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Architectural drawing of the the Flamingo Hilton tower addition (Las Vegas), building cross sections, July 7, 1976

Date

1976-07-27

Description

Various building sections for the addition of a tower to the Flamingo in 1976. Printed on parchment. Harold L. Epstein, structural engineer; Socoloske, Zelner and Associates, structural engineers; Joseph L. Cusick and Associates, electrical engineers; Bennett/Tepper, mechanical engineers.
Site Name: Flamingo Hotel and Casino
Address: 3555 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Architectural drawing of the Fabulous Flamingo addition (Las Vegas), interior stair, March 6, 1961

Date

1961-03

Description

Details and sections for the internal stairs for a four story hotel building for the Flamingo from 1961. Printed on parchment.
Site Name: Flamingo Hotel and Casino
Address: 3555 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Brenda Arnold oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00048

Abstract

Oral history interview with Brenda Arnold conducted by Janet E. Prince on February 28, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Arnold discusses her career as a librarian, her religious activities in Las Vegas, Nevada, and viewing the above-ground atomic testing. She also recounts activities she did while visiting Lake Mead and Harris Springs at Mount Charleston.

Archival Collection

Ken Stichter oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01768

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dr. Ken Stichter conducted by Kate Ward on March 08, 2003 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Dr. Stichter reflects upon his career as a teacher and administrator in Southern California. He describes his motivations for becoming a principal, his regular responsibilities and challenges, and his working relationships with teachers, students, and other administrators. He also discusses his experience as an assistant superintendent, and compares it with his experience as a principal.

Archival Collection

Andre King oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03454

Abstract

Oral history interview with Andre "Brother Dre" King conducted by Claytee D. White on July 20, 2018 for the Remembering 1 October Oral History Project. In this interview, King recalls learning judo and wrestling at an early age. After spending ten years in prison for a burglary offense, he served an additional eleven years in facilities across the state. After twenty-one years in the system, King is now a nondenominational spiritual being and once he learned about the Healing Garden for 1 October victims, he went there daily, during and immediately after the construction. King has helped many survivors and has healed himself as well, through giving love, hugs, and spiritual inspiration.

Archival Collection

Marie Wakefield oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02975

Abstract

Oral history interview with Marie Wakefield conducted by Ashley Hardison on November 30, 2008 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Wakefield reflects upon her career as an administrator with Nevada’s Clark County School District. She describes her experience as principal of Myrtle Tate Elementary School, her regular job responsibilities, and challenges that she faced. She also describes her experience as an African American woman, and the importance of student and faculty diversity within schools.

Archival Collection

Bill Beam Papers

Identifier

MS-00531

Abstract

The Bill Beam Papers document the career of miner and poetry enthusiast Bill (William) Beam from 1955 to 2004. The papers contain mining materials, photographs, and poetry from mines Beam worked in around the Southwestern United States. Also included are two albums of photographs from the Nevada Test Site.

Archival Collection