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Susan Fine oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00576

Abstract

Oral history interview with Susan Fine conducted by Cecillia Boland on February 18, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Fine discusses her family background and moving to Boulder City, Nevada, and then later moving to Las Vegas, Nevada. She also discusses the educational system, church involvement, mercury test site, Howard Hughes’ impact to Las Vegas, Nevada, and Boulder (Hoover) Dam.

Archival Collection

Photograph of a plane, circa late 1930s

Date

1936 to 1939

Description

A view from below of Howard Hughes' Lockheed 14.

Image

Agnes Gauger oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00661

Abstract

Oral history interview with Agnes Gauger conducted by Coleen Mancini on February 24, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Gauger discusses significant changes and growth in Southern Nevada, including gambling and other industries, family life and recreation, and the early atomic tests. Gauger also discusses housing in Las Vegas, Nevada, Howard Hughes, the McCarran Airport, medical facilities and education in Southern Nevada.

Archival Collection

Fourth of July menu, Howland Hotel

Date

1870 to 1933

Archival Collection

Description

Note: No year listed; Menu printed on envelope; red, white, and blue ribbon threaded through back flap of envelope Restaurant: Howland Hotel (Long Branch, N.J.) Location: Long Branch, New Jersey, United States

Text

Daniel Van Epp oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03174

Abstract

Oral history interview with Daniel Van Epp conducted by Stefani Evans on April 19, 2017 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Van Epp discusses his upbringing in Virginia. He talks about his initial interest in architecture, moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1995, and becoming President of the Howard Hughes Corporation. Van Epp recalls the development of Summerlin, the increase of homes being built in that area, and the construction of the I-215 Beltway. Lastly, Van Epp discusses master planning communities and the construction of Symphony Park in downtown Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Digital images, approximately 2000 to 2011

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

The digital images series (approximately 2000-2011) represent a section of Bill Hughes' work as a photographer and photojournalist. A number of images include bands, DJs, dancers, and performers in various nightclubs and bars in downtown Las Vegas and the Strip, taken for Las Vegas Weekly, including "Acoustic Strip," a weekly performance venue. It also contains a number of portraits taken for Hughes' work at various publications including CityLife and Business Press. Other subjects include politicians and political events; the University of Las Vegas, Nevada; architecture; scenic views of Las Vegas; and self-portraits.

Archival Collection

Bill Hughes Photographs
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Collection Number: PH-00402
Collection Name: Bill Hughes Photographs
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component