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Newspaper clipping, Water wrangle solution?, Las Vegas Review-Journal, November 17, 1944

Date

1944-11-17

Archival Collection

Description

Lorenzi recommending a pipeline from Lake Mead to supply water to Las Vegas to guarantee future development in the Las Vegas Valley.

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Frank Bondi oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00120

Abstract

Oral history interview with Frank Bondi conducted by Janice Koukel on June 20, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Bondi discusses his personal history, early above-ground atomic testing, and economic, environmental and societal changes in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Jenkins L. Wright oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02027

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jenkins L. Wright conducted by Cliff Keeuer on October 06, 1973 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Wright discusses Southern Nevada and personal history. Wright also talks about the growth of casinos and gaming throughout Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Alice Lowe oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01150

Abstract

Oral history interview with Alice Lowe conducted by Rusty Lee on an unknown date in 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Lowe discusses arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1944. Lowe also shares her experiences in Las Vegas, Nevada as the city developed.

Archival Collection

Robert Kneoki oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01035

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert Kneoki conducted by Dave Harelik on March 14, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Kneoki discusses growth, crime, and religion in Nevada. He also talks about the silver mines, MX missiles, and transient people.

Archival Collection