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Audio clip from interview with Milton I. Schwartz by Claytee White, May 4, 2004

Date

2004-05-04

Description

Part of an interview with Milton I. Schwartz on May 4, 2004. In this clip, Schwartz discusses his life after the military and working in Las Vegas.

Sound

Louis Wiener, Jr. oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01974

Abstract

Oral history interview with Louis Wiener conducted by Eleanor Johnson on January 24, 1990, February 09, 1990, and February 23, 1990. Wiener discusses being raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1931. He also discusses his parents, both businesspeople, and his experience as an attorney.

Archival Collection

Pzazz! 68, Las Vegas, Nevada: newspaper clippings

Date

1968

Archival Collection

Description

Photograph showing a scrapbook page composed of newspaper clippings that refer to the show Pzazz! 68 in Las Vegas. Transcribed onto the top newspaper clipping: " 'High Stepping, Leggy Salute to one of Hollywood's greatest films, Beau Geste,' is only part of the spectacular musical revue "Pzazz '68" at the Desert Inn. The entire stage erupts in Las Vegas' most dazzling production as Frank Sennes and Donn Arden take you on a memorable journey through Hollywood's greatest pictures and stars." Transcribed onto the bottom left newspaper clipping: "A Bubbly Toast - Shriley Kirkes, lead dancer in the Desert Inn's "Pzazz '68" musical spectacular, pours some Champaign for dancers Kathy Kneib, left, and Bonnie Palma for a victory toast to the cast project entry "Pzazz '68" in the Stardust 7-11 off-road dune buggy race. The entire cast spent many months in the building and preparation of the buggy." Transcribed onto the bottom right newspaper clipping: "Extravaganza-Musical production "Pzazz '68" in the Desert Inn Hotel's showroom pays tribute to some of Hollywood's great motion pictures and stars in lavish scenes. This one, in the Mirrored Ballroom, is part of the beautiful 'Astaire Time-A Tribute to Fred.' "
Show Name: Pzazz! 68

Mixed Content

Map of explorations and surveys south of the Central Pacific Railroad made by the U.S. Army Corps of Topographical Engineers, 1871

Date

1871

Description

'Preliminary topographical map embracing in skeleton a portion only of the notes from surveys made in accordance with Par.II Special Orders No. 109 War Dept., March 18th, 1871 and letter of instructions of Brig. General A.A. Humphreys, Chief of Eng'rs. dated March 23rd, 1871. Conducted under the immediate direction of 1st Lieutenant Geo. M. Wheeler, Corps of Eng'rs., assisted by 1st Lieutenant D.W. Lockwood, Corps of Eng'rs. and 2nd Lieutentant D.A. Lyle, 2nd U.S. Artillery, during the summer and fall of 1871. Louis Nell, chief topographer and draughtsman.'' At head of map: 'Explorations in Nevada and Arizona. U.S. Engineer Department.' In lower left corner: 'Note: This map is a hasty and partial compilation from the topographical data already received, many still remaining en route. Upon it is projected in skeleton the groundwork of the area examined. All points except the prominent astronomical positiions are subject to lsight modification upon the final map.' Shows area through central Nevada, eastern California, and central Arizona. Relief shown by hachures. Published by the War Dept. Scale [ca. 1:1,520,640]. 1 in. to 24 miles (W 118°--W 109°/N 41°--N 32°).

Image

Letter from E. E. Bennett (Los Angeles) to William Reinhardt, September 30, 1952

Date

1952-09-30

Archival Collection

Description

The ability of the railroad to resist demands to increase water production would be aided if water production facilities were solely in the possession of the Las Vegas Land and Water Company

Text

Letter from William Reinhardt (Los Angeles) to A. E. Stoddard (Washington), September 19, 1952

Date

1952-09-19

Archival Collection

Description

Discussion of various points of the drafted purchase contract for water production facilities by the Las Vegas Valley Water District.

Text