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Transcript of interview with Suzette Cox by Lance Cooper, March 1, 1979

Date

1979-03-01

Description

On March 1, 1979, Lance Cooper interviewed Suzette Cox (b. 1945 in San Diego, California) about her experiences living in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cox talks briefly about her career history in working at the Las Vegas Sun, as a deputy sheriff, and eventually as a secretary at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She also talks about the various parts of Las Vegas in which she has lived since moving to the city in 1953. The two also discuss the Las Vegas Strip, gambling, recreational activities, atomic testing, the Mormon Fort, and how Las Vegas has changed over the years.

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Photograph of Cressa Springer Hancock, Iowa City, Iowa, circa 1885

Date

1885

Description

Cressa Springer Hancock posing for her portrait photo at about 14 years old; Note on photo sleeve: "[Cressa Springer Hancock - 14 years - Doris' mother]"; Text on front of photo: "Townsend, Iowa City, Iowa".

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Photograph of Cressa Spring Hancock, Iowa City, Iowa, circa 1886

Date

1886

Description

Cressa Springer Hancock poses for her portrait at 15 years old ; Note on photo sleeve: "[Cressa Springer Hancock - 15 years - Doris' mother]"; Text on back of photo: "T.W.Townsend Photographer, Iowa City, - Iowa".

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Photograph of woman standing at base of a tree, Yosemite National Park (Calif.), 1890s

Date

1890 to 1900

Description

Laura stands at the base of a 1000 year old tree in Yosemite National Park. Inscription reads: "Laura at the foot of giant yellow pine tree - yosemite. This tree is said to be 1000 years old and about 300 feet high."

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Photograph of Edith and Richard Giles, Colorado Springs (Colo.), 1895

Date

1895

Description

Edith Corliss Giles and Richard Scofield Giles, twins, at one year old " To Grandma, Edith Corliss Giles & Richard Scoffield Giles. One year." Richard Scofield Giles later passed away as a young child.

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