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Audio clip from interview with Hermina Washington, March 2, 2013
Date
2013-03-02
Archival Collection
Description
In this clip, Hermina describes her family roots and early schooling in Las Vegas.
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Transcript of interview with Robert M. Fisher by DeeAnn Coombs, March 20, 1978
Date
1978-03-20
Archival Collection
Description
On March 20, 1978, DeeAnn Coombs interviewed Robert M. Fisher (born 1945 in Las Vegas, NV) about his experience growing up in and living in Southern Nevada. Fisher first discusses his background and upbringing, from being born at Nellis Air Force Base to attending several schools in Las Vegas and joining the U.S. Navy. Fisher also talks about the development of Las Vegas, particularly the Strip properties, and the various recreational activities in which he would participate, such as water skiing, drag racing, and skydiving. Fisher also talks about his work at the Nevada Test Site, including his work as a draftsman for the underground atomic testing.
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Photograph of the first boy to attend Carver School, October 13, 1943
Date
1943-10-13
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white photograph of the first boy to attend Carver School in Carver Park, Henderson, Nevada, dated October 13, 1943.
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