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County agent project progress report, Flood control - soil conservation and soil conservation-domestic allotment, November 1, 1939
Date
1939-11-01
Archival Collection
Description
Discussion of the formation of the Virgin River Watershed Flood Control District and Soil Conservation Committee and the efforts of all the individual soil conservation districts. Project Number: State Office No. 172. Clark County No. 12 and Project Number: State Office No. 284. Clark County No. 24
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Transcript of interview with Clarles Alvin (Todd) Early conducted by Brenda Sue Cody, March 25, 1981
Date
1981-03-25
Archival Collection
Description
On March 25, 1981, Brenda Sue Cody interviewed local business owner, Charles Alvin (Todd) Early, Jr. (born in Yerington, Nevada) at his Central Credit office in Las Vegas, Nevada. The interview covers the history of Nevada. During the interview, Charles discusses mining, the building of Boulder (Hoover) Dam, and travelling by train as the central mode of transportation, in the early days. He also discusses a quick and easy divorce process and gambling as the main tourist attractions in Nevada.
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Transcript of interview with Robert M. Fisher by DeeAnn Coombs, March 20, 1978
Date
1978-03-20
Archival Collection
Description
On March 20, 1978, DeeAnn Coombs interviewed Robert M. Fisher (born 1945 in Las Vegas, NV) about his experience growing up in and living in Southern Nevada. Fisher first discusses his background and upbringing, from being born at Nellis Air Force Base to attending several schools in Las Vegas and joining the U.S. Navy. Fisher also talks about the development of Las Vegas, particularly the Strip properties, and the various recreational activities in which he would participate, such as water skiing, drag racing, and skydiving. Fisher also talks about his work at the Nevada Test Site, including his work as a draftsman for the underground atomic testing.
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Transcript of interview with Paul Bowerman by Frances Harelik, March 5, 1976
Date
1976-03-05
Archival Collection
Description
Frances Harelik interviews IBM computer engineer Paul Bowerman in Las Vegas at Harelik’s home. Born in Wolforth, Texas in 1929, Mr. Bowerman relocated to Nevada in 1954. Other places Mr. Bowerman has lived include: California, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Illinois, New York, Minnesota, England, and Japan. From Mr. Bowerman’s perspective this interview provides insight into life in Las Vegas from 1954 to 1976.
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Correspondence and synopsis for Good Ole Hank, television series proposal, June 1955
Date
1955-06-22
Archival Collection
Description
The manuscript synopsis for the television series Good Ole Hank is accompanied by a letter from Harry Cohn of Columbia Pictures (Hollywood, Calif.), rejecting the proposal.
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Interview with Lilias Gordon, May 14, 2004
Date
2004-05-14
Archival Collection
Description
Narrator affiliation: Protester, Nevada Desert Experience
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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, January 10, 1985
Date
1985-01-10
Archival Collection
Description
Includes meeting agenda and minutes.
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Interview with G. Nicholas Stuparich, Jr., October 18, 2006
Date
2006-10-18
Archival Collection
Description
Narrator affiliation: Atomic Veteran, Pacific Proving Ground; Curtiss Atomic Marines
Access note: Audio temporarily sealed
Access note: Audio temporarily sealed
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