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Al Pehlke oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01458

Abstract

Oral history interview with Al Pehlke conducted by Pete Domphase on April 02, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Pehlke gives a recollection of his life in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pehlke also gives a detailed description of the above ground atomic bomb testing.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Administrative Correspondence Records

Identifier

UA-00021

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Administrative Correspondence Records (1959-1982) primarily contain correspondence from administrative departments, committees, and individuals at UNLV including the Graduate Council, the Assistant to the President, Office of the President, Office of the Academic Vice President, and the Library Committee. The collection includes early documents from when UNLV was established as the southern regional extension of the University of Nevada, and later Nevada Southern University. Additional materials include projections, a room use study, and UNLV 25th Anniversary stickers.

Archival Collection

Photograph of a mock up of the Sahara Hotel marquee, Las Vegas, September 18, 1978

Date

1978-09-18

Archival Collection

Description

An image of a mock-up of the Sahara Hotel marquee announcing the birth of Troy Damien Romero, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Romero.

Image

Photograph of Lauren Bacall and Jack Entratter, Las Vegas, circa 1958-1967

Date

1958 to 1967

Archival Collection

Description

An image of actress Lauren Bacall feeding Jack Entratter a piece of her birthday cake at the Sands Hotel and Casino.

Image

Photograph of Bobby Darin performing in the Copa Room, Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, circa 1959-1973

Date

1959 to 1973

Archival Collection

Description

An image of Bobby Darin singing onstage at the Copa Room showroom in the Sands Hotel and Casino.

Image

Letter from H. I. Bettis to Mr. Granger, October 2, 1908

Date

1908-10-02

Archival Collection

Description

Amendment to Bracken's lease on the Las Vegas Ranch.

Text

Photograph of construction on Hoover Dam diversion tunnels, circa 1930-1935

Date

1930 to 1935

Archival Collection

Description

An image of workers placing dynamite for water diversion during construction of the Hoover (Boulder) Dam diversion tunnel.

Image