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Ashley Hall oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02488

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ashley Hall conducted by Claytee D. White on September 2, 2015 and September 22, 2015 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Hall discusses being the city manager of Las Vegas, Nevada during the early portion of the development of Summerlin, Nevada by the Hughes Corporation. He also discusses his earlier life before politics, pertaining to Nevada Trench Safety.

Archival Collection

Goodwill wall mounted sign, Carson City, Nevada

Date

2020

Description

View of the wall mounted sign for the Goodwill in Carson City at dust with lit neon.

3520 US-50, Carson City, NV 89701


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Photograph and newspaper article about Tom Godbey, Boulder City News, June 19, 1946

Date

1946-06-19

Description

A photograph of Tom Godbey prepared by the "Boulder City News" for an article titled, "Jaycees Fete Tom Godbey Outstanding Vet Father" Wednesday June 19, 1946. The photograph is wrapped in paper, so only Tom Godbey's portrait is showing. The original image also has an unidentified woman in it. The paper has the following writing on it: "one zinc halftone, 85 screen, 12 pixels wide, mounted flush on sides Boulder City News Bob Carter". The corresponding Boulder City News article from Wednesday June 19, 1946 is included with the image.

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"Talking Stories: A Panel of the City of Las Vegas AAPI Committee" panel discussion

Identifier

OH-03902

Abstract

This Asian American and Pacific Islander Day panel discussion, "Talking Stories: A Panel of the City of Las Vegas AAPI Committee," features six panelists and was moderated by Allycia B. Murphy, Deputy City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney, Criminal Division. Panelists include Cynthia Leung, Chief Judge for Las Vegas Municipal Court; Jennifer Rabanes, Recreation Coordinator at Centennial Hills Active Adult Center; Patricia Cabrera, Enterprise Records Officer, City Clerk's office; Joey Boquecosa, Equipment Operator, Public Works Department; Natasha Shahani, Senior Public Information Officer; and Gai Phanalasy, Multimedia Production Specialist. The panel was held at Las Vegas City Hall on May 11, 2023, following Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman's declaration of May 11, 2023, as "Asian American and Pacific Islander Day." Anticipating the proclamation, the City's AAPI employees formed the City of Las Vegas AAPI Committee to organize the City's first AAPI Appreciation Day at City Hall. The Committee invited several local AAPI performers, organizations, and social, cultural, and advocacy groups to celebrate, honor, and recognize the City's AAPI employees across all departments.

Archival Collection

Photograph of City Library, Las Vegas, circa 1945

Date

1944 to 1946

Description

Handwritten description on back of image: "City library on courthouse square J.P. office outside, 1943, Las Vegas City Library, 1943."

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Boulder City, Nevada photographs, approximately 1930 to 1990

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

The Boulder City, Nevada photographs depict the city of Boulder City, Nevada from approximately 1930 to 1990. The photographs primarily depict the citizens of Boulder City at social or political events. The photographs also include Nevada politicians such as United States Senator Howard Cannon and United States Representative James Santini.

Archival Collection

Elton and Madelaine Garrett Photograph and Architectural Drawing Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00265
Collection Name: Elton and Madelaine Garrett Photograph and Architectural Drawing Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Photograph of high school, Boulder City, Nevada, 1951

Date

1951

Description

Boulder City High School.

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Photograph of John Brown, Boulder City, Nevada, 1971

Date

1971

Description

President John Brown posing in Boulder City, Nevada. It is unknown what Brown was President of. Individual Creators credit goes to W. D. Knighton Photo in Boulder City, Nevada.

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Letter from C. O. Whittemore (Salt Lake City) to Henry Thurtell (Carson City), October 13, 1906

Date

1906-10-13

Archival Collection

Description

Letter to the Nevada State Engineer refuting Buol's application for water from the Las Vegas Creek since the Las Vegas Springs were on private property and entirely appropriated on that property.

Text

Photograph of buses, Boulder City (Nev.), circa 1933

Date

1932 to 1934

Description

Transport buses to haul workmen to Dam from Boulder City. Warehouse present in background. Note: "Between shifts, early a.m. mess hall out of photo to the left. RR Pass in right rear. Trucks ready to take Trucks were called Crummies. Each truck had a particular station to drop off and pick up their crews. - W.A. Davis."

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