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Ricky Lee Towers oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-03181

Abstract

Oral history interviews with Ricky Lee Towers conducted by Claytee D. White on May 02, 2017 and May, 24 2017 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In the first interview, Towers discusses his upbringing in Las Vegas, Nevada and growing up in the Westside. He describes businesses on Jackson Street, the opening of the Moulin Rouge, and his experience as an African American card dealer. Towers talks about organized crime influences in the gaming industry, and the decrease of business on the Westside. In the second interview, Towers discusses the redevelopment of the Historic Westside community.

Archival Collection

Reverend Marion D. Bennett, Sr. oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02433

Abstract

Oral history interview with Marion Bennett conducted by Claytee D. White on July 02, 2009 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. Bennett discusses the National Association of the Advancement of Colored People’s historic involvement in the integration of casinos and other businesses, schools, and housing. He recalls the Freedom Fund dinners and the protests that were held in Las Vegas, Nevada. He then cites the process of integration in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur, Hoover Dam, September 23, 1932

Date

1932-09-23

Description

Black and white image of Secretary of the Interior, Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur, on a tour of inspection at Hoover Dam. It was under Dr. Wilbur's supervision that the Boulder Canyon Project was commenced. In the background the concrete form used in lining the 50-foot diversion tunnels at the outlet portal of Diversion Tunnel No. 2 can be seen. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Horseshoe Rock Court in Ascaya prior to home construction with Las Vegas Strip background, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-06-13

Description

Looking northwest towards the Las Vegas Strip, the cul-de-sac terminating Horseshoe Rock Court as seen from above on Epic View Court in Ascaya, a luxury home development carved into the McCullough Mountain range in Henderson, Nevada. The project's infrastructure was built completely with materials mined on site and all major improvements were installed prior to beginning sales.

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Horseshoe Rock Court in Ascaya prior to home construction with Las Vegas Strip background, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-06-13

Description

Looking northwest towards the Las Vegas Strip, the cul-de-sac terminating Horseshoe Rock Court as seen from above on Epic View Court in Ascaya, a luxury home development carved into the McCullough Mountain range in Henderson, Nevada. The project's infrastructure was built completely with materials mined on site and all major improvements were installed prior to beginning sales.

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Custom home lot carved from rock formation, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-06-13

Description

Looking northeast from a lot on Cloudrock Court, lots in the lower areas of Ascaya can be seen including one lot whittled from a rock formation left in tack on the opposite side. Carved into the McCullough Mountain range in Henderson, Nevada, Ascaya is a custom luxury home development within the City of Henderson. The project's infrastructure was built completely with materials mined on site.

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Aerial view of the Bonelli quadrant in Arizona-Nevada: photographic print

Date

1950

Description

From the Army Mapping Service Aerial Photographs of Southern and Western Nevada (PH-00285). Aerial photographs, composites, and indices. Aerial photographs, Quad. Bonelli 4, U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey, Army Map Service. State: Arizona - Nevada. Flight Scale I-47200Project-GS-LJ. Index copied -8-26-50. Flying Comp. -7-26-50

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Photograph of exit sign for workers during Stardust renovation, Las Vegas, (Nev.), March, 1975

Date

1975-03

Description

Exit is written on a large wooden board for construction workers during the Stardust Hotel renovation project. Plastic sheets hang from the far walls, while boxes and construction debris litters the floor. This black and white photograph was taken during the renovation period of the hotel and casino. Site Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Street Address: 3000 South Las Vegas Boulevard

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Aerial view of the Boulder Canyon quadrant in Arizona-Nevada: photographic print

Date

1950

Description

From the Army Mapping Service Aerial Photographs of Southern and Western Nevada (PH-00285). Aerial photographs, composites, and indices. High altitude aerial photographs, Quad. Boulder Canyon 4, State: Arizona - Nevada. U.S. Geological Survey, Army Map Service. Flight Scale I-47200Project-GS-LJ. Index copied -8-26-50. Flying Comp. -7-26-50

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Aerial view of the Boulder Canyon quadrant in Arizona-Nevada: photographic print

Date

1950

Description

From the Army Mapping Service Aerial Photographs of Southern and Western Nevada (PH-00285). Aerial photographs, composites, and indices. High altitude aerial photographs, Quad. Boulder Canyon 3, State: Arizona - Nevada. U.S. Geological Survey, Army Map Service. Flight Scale I-47200Project-GS-LJ. Index copied -8-26-50. Flying Comp. -7-26-50

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