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Howard Cannon oral history interview
Identifier
OH-00332
Abstract
Oral history interview with Howard Cannon conducted by K.J. Evans on September 28, 1998 for the Las Vegas Review-Journal First 100 Oral History Project. Cannon discusses his political involvement and working for the Las Vegas City Attorney’s Office. He then talks about his service in the Air National Guard during World War II and creating Nellis Air Force Base. Cannon also mentions his interactions with presidents, his thoughts on the Vietnam War, his support for civil rights, and his stance as a lawmaker.
Archival Collection
Howard Cannon in the cockpit of the X-15 with Major Robert M. White on the right: photographic print, approximately 1950 to 1983
Level of Description
Item
Archival Collection
Howard Cannon Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00192
Collection Name: Howard Cannon Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 22
Collection Name: Howard Cannon Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 22
Archival Component
Photograph of the New York Mine, Nevada, circa 1930-1940
Date
1930 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
A picture of people taking a tour of the New York Mine in Silver City.
Image
Goodman, Jack. Jackpot Jamboree: slot-machine gamblers in Nevada, New York Times Magazine, 1948 August 15
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
UNLV Libraries Collection of Articles on Gaming and Las Vegas, Nevada Topics
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Collection Number: MS-00626
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Articles on Gaming and Las Vegas, Nevada Topics
Box/Folder: Box 10
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Articles on Gaming and Las Vegas, Nevada Topics
Box/Folder: Box 10
Archival Component
Photograph of Howard Hughes, 1936
Date
1936-01
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes sitting at a dining table.
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