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Report, Flood control and soil conservation in southern Nevada
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Archival Collection
Description
Brief history of flooding along the Virgin River and a list of work undertaken to prevent or diminish future flooding.
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Photographs of John Lewis rally, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1999 May 3, (folder 1 of 1)
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Archival Collection
Description
Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.B. Other Demonstrations and Strikes
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Turner, Roscoe, 1895-1970
A famous aviator who set a number of speed records in aviation throughout the 1930's, Roscoe Turner was born in Corinth, Mississippi on September 29, 1985. He was the only person to win the Thompson Trophy Races for aviation in 1934, 1938, and 1939. He also worked in the film industry, including as a stunt pilot for Howard Hughes' Hell's Angel's (1930). Turner was well known for pet Gilmore the lion, over the top persona, and his pet lion, Gilmore, who attended the premiere of Hell's Angel's (1930).
Person
Kennedy, Fred, 1909-1958
Fred Kennedy was a character and stunt actor known for his more than twenty-five years of experience. Born on December 22, 1909 in Ainsworth, Nebraska, Kennedy performed stunts in films including The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938), Red River (1948), and the Howard Hughes-produced The Conqueror (1956).
Kennedy died on December 05, 1958 in Natchioches, Louisiana while filming The Horse Soldiers.
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People, 1861-1991
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Scope and Contents
Materials include photographs of people in Nevada from 1861 to 1991, including photographs of Nevada governors, the Edwards family, Las Vegas pioneer J. T. McWilliams and his family, and other pioneers and residents.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection
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