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Photograph of North Las Vegas City Hall, 1966

Date

1966 to 1979

Description

A black and white picture of the North Las Vegas City Hall.

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Howard Wasden oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01920

Abstract

Oral history interview with Howard Wasden conducted by Gillian Collins on an unknown date in the 1970s for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Wasden discusses arriving in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1925 and working for the railroad. Wasden explains how the railroad was a predominant economic asset for Las Vegas at the time. He then describes living on the Westside "Old Town", education in Las Vegas, attending the University of Nevada, Reno, and eventually becoming a teacher. Lastly, Wasden discusses the population growth, development of the Las Vegas Strip, and his role as principal of West Charleston School.

Archival Collection

Film transparency of Chris Hall and a group of unidentified women posing in front of a fireplace, 1980s

Date

1980 to 1989

Description

Chris Hall (second from left) and a group of unidentified women posing in front of a fireplace.

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Film transparency of Chris Hall and a group of unidentified women posing in front of a fireplace, 1980s

Date

1980 to 1989

Description

Chris Hall (second from left) and a group of unidentified women posing in front of a fireplace.

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Newspaper, The Goldfield News, July 1, 1904

Date

1904-07-01

Description

Newspaper, The Goldfield News, July 1, 1904

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Photograph of Howard Hughes, January 14, 1936

Date

1936-01

Description

Howard Hughes putting on a tie in a hotel room.

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Photograph of a parade for Howard Hughes, Chicago, 1938

Date

1938

Description

Howard Hughes at a parade held for himself in Chicago.

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Photograph of a parade for Howard Hughes, Chicago, 1938

Date

1938

Description

Howard Hughes at a parade held for himself in Chicago.

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