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Navor Valdez oral history interview, 2005 June 20

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Nevada Test Site Oral History Project Records

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Benjamin C. Diven oral history interview, 2005 April 12

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Nevada Test Site Oral History Project Records

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Robert Friedrichs oral history interview, 2005 February 25

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Nevada Test Site Oral History Project Records

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Charles McWilliam oral history interview, 2005 January 11

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Nevada Test Site Oral History Project Records

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Roger Ray oral history interview, 2005 October 29

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Nevada Test Site Oral History Project Records

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Transcript of interview with Susan Fine by Cecillia Boland, February 18, 1976

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1976-02-18

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Interview with Susan Greenspun Fine by Cecillia Boland on February 18, 1976. In this interview, Fine talks about growing up in Las Vegas and her schooling. The interview is geared towards the growth of Las Vegas from her childhood to her adulthood, including roads, air travel and medical facilities. She is the daughter of Hank and Barbara Greenspun, owners of the Las Vegas Sun newspaper, and discusses being involved in all the happenings around town because of that.

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House of Savoy royal family residence, dinner menu, February 18, 1889

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1889-02-18

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Note: Includes wine list. The House of Savoy coat of arms, monograms (U and M) and roses beneath a crown with ribbons illustrate the side of the menu. The monogram U M is likely to refer to Umbert I, king of Italy, and his wife Margherita Teresa Giovanna Menu insert: Wine lists Restaurant: House of Savoy Royal Family residence Location: Rome, Italy

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Transcript of interview with John F. Cahlan by Lester Wisbrod, February 18, 1975

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1975-02-18

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John Cahlan (1902-1988) discusses his experiences in journalism, including his work as an editor for the Review Journal. Cahlan is interviewed by Lester Wisbrod. He provides details on some of the major events covered by the newspaper, such the building of the Boulder Dam, as well as his work in establishing Nellis Air Force Base. Cahlan also describes some of the social changes over time, including the growth of air travel for tourism and gambling.

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Transcript of interview with Dr. David Emerson by Claytee D. White, December 21, 2005

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2005-12-21

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Dr. Dave Emerson was born in Littleton, Massachusetts. His father, a mining engineer, moved the family to Mexico twice, once when Dave was one year old and again when he was seven. In 1938, his father retired to work on his apple orchard in Littleton. Dave helped with pruning, spraying and dusting for insects, and hauling apples to the cider mill. Dr. Emerson graduated from high school in Littleton in 1945 and joined the army. Because he was only 17, the army sent him to Norwich University in Vermont until he turned 18. He then went on active duty until December, 1947. After he mustered out, Dartmouth College accepted his credits and he completed courses through his junior year. He was then called back to active duty in the Korean conflict, and was assigned to the Army Chemical Center in Maryland. After his army stint, Dr. Emerson worked a summer for Dow Chemical as a research engineer, and then returned to Michigan to pursue a Master's degree. He met and married his wife during this time. After completing his doctorate, Dave went to work for Shell Oil Company. Dave spent six years with Shell and decided to turn to teaching. He took a job at a branch of the University of Michigan. He worked there 17 years, doing research, teaching, and even spending a little time as chairman of the Division of Art, Sciences, and Letters. He was then notified of an opening at UNLV for dean of the College of Science, Math, and Engineering. In 1981, Dr. Emerson and his wife moved to Las Vegas, and he began teaching chemistry classes. He was instrumental in building up the engineering department through distance education for students who needed credits in math, computer skills, or electrical engineering. He also helped put together and sell the idea of a strong engineering school at UNLV, and then worked to gain accreditation for civil, mechanical, electrical and other areas of engineering. After retiring in 1998, Dr. Emerson worked on the self-study for the year 2000 accreditation. He still does research at UNLV on a volunteer basis. He and his wife continue to enjoy their home here in Vegas as well as their travels around the country.

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Transcript of interview with David Washington by Claytee D. White, March 18, 2009

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2009-03-18

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Interview with David Washington conducted by Claytee D. White on March 18, 2009. Washington began his career as a firefighter in 1974. In 2001, he became the first African American fire chief for the City of Las Vegas.

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