James D. Campbell interviews Las Vegas native, Marianne Carpenter (born in 1929) at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) office, located at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. During the interview Marianne recalls the crash of Carol Lombard’s plane, the early above ground atomic tests, pollution and other social and environmental occurrences that have taken place in Las Vegas. Marianne also discusses the Helldorado Parade, the Downtown area and the Mesquite Club. Lastly, she offers an overview of her experience working for Nellis Air Force Base and her current job at the EPA

A black and white image of a woman posing in front of the Lake Mead Lodge.

A black and white image of the front exterior of the Lake Mead Lodge.

Black and white image of a crowd of people gathered together for the Boulder Junction, a ceremony celebrating the beginning of work on Boulder Canyon Project and the beginning of construction on a Union Pacific Railroad from Boulder Junction (Bracken Junction) to the dam site. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

An image of people sitting at the head table at a Rotary Club luncheon at Boulder Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

An image of Rotary Club members having lunch at Boulder Dam. Earl Brothers is also present in this photograph. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.