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Julie McDonald interview, March 14, 1981: transcript
Date
1981-03-14
Archival Collection
Description
On March 14, 1981, Michael Richardson interviewed Julie McDonald (b. 1945 in Torrance, California) about her childhood and life in Las Vegas, Nevada. McDonald shares her first impressions of Las Vegas, her schooling and the location of residential areas. Throughout the interview, McDonald also goes into detail concerning her occupations at the Guild Theatre, her secretarial work at Nellis Air Force Base, her singing career and being a “21” dealer. McDonald discusses the changes in the gaming industry, particularly the incorporation of women dealers, the use of the silver dollar and the requirements for dealers. McDonald ends by discussing housing, major happenings within Las Vegas, recreation as a kid and mass media in early Las Vegas.
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Photograph of Eldorado Grammar School, Eldorado Canyon, Nevada, circa 1938
Date
1937 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An exterior view of the Eldorado Grammar School in Eldorado Canyon, Nevada.
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Photograph of the Independence Day parade, Goldfield (Nev.), July 4, 1908
Date
1908-07-04
Archival Collection
Description
Caption: July-4-1908 Allen-Photo-Co 408-Columbia St Goldfield Nev
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Telegram from W. H. Comstock to C. P. Smith, July 11, 1922
Date
1922-07-11
Archival Collection
Description
Letter discusses Mexican strike breakers and sending Pettit to Carson City to file papers.
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City of Las Vegas, City Hall Expansion Building, 1990 November
Level of Description
File
Scope and Contents
This set includes drawings prepared by City of Las Vegas (architect), and L. R. Nelson Consulting Engineers (engineer).
Archival Collection
Kenneth H. Childers Architectural Drawings
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00851
Collection Name: Kenneth H. Childers Architectural Drawings
Box/Folder: Roll 029
Collection Name: Kenneth H. Childers Architectural Drawings
Box/Folder: Roll 029
Archival Component
Fourth of July Celebration: photographic print
Date
1909
Archival Collection
Description
Fourth of July celebration on the main street of Searchlight, Nevada. In the background is the "Brown Club" and "The Gem". Written on the photograph is "Searchlight July 5, '09."
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