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George and Bruce Telford holding a hawk: photographic print

Date

1916 (year approximate) to 1917 (year approximate)

Archival Collection

Description

George and Bruce Telford holding a hawk shot by their father, Clarence Telford (Pahrump Ranch carpenter), from a flock of several hundred hawks migrating near Pahrump Valley circa 1916-1917.

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George and Bruce Telford riding a donkey: photographic print

Date

1916 (year approximate) to 1917 (year approximate)

Archival Collection

Description

Telford Brothers George and Bruce on a donkey given them by an old prospector who came to buy supplies with gold dust from the company store in Pahrump Valley, Nevada circa 1916-1917.

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Transcript of interview with George Cichoski by Tracey Bradley, March 15, 1981

Date

1981-03-15

Description

On March 15, 1981, Tracey Bradley interviewed George Cichoski (born 1939 in New Kensington, PA) about the roles and functions of the Cumorah Credit Union, which served members of the Mormon Church. Cichoski first talks about the development of the credit union, the effects of the change from federal to state charters and those advantages, and the overall function of a credit union in general. Cichoski also discusses the Financial Institutions Act and its effects on credit unions, the innovative services that credit unions would need to adopt to retain their members, and what he believes will be in store for the future of credit unions.

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Photograph of George A. Clifton and Lillie Clifton, July 22, 1928

Date

1928-07-22

Archival Collection

Description

George A. Clifton and Lillie Clifton standing in a yard at an unknown location.

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George Ullom II oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01856

Abstract

Oral history interview with George Ullum II conducted by Gerald Brooks on September 28, 1986 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Ullum discusses his upbringing in Las Vegas, Nevada during the 1910s. He describes life in the city during the early twentieth century and how the city changed and expanded, including construction of various buildings, casinos, and roads. Ullum goes on to discuss the careers he held, such as officer with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, district manager and safety engineer for the Nevada Industrial Commission, and city manager for the City of Las Vegas. He also talks about his family, political involvements, and the areas of Las Vegas he has lived in.

Archival Collection

Transcript of interview with George Albright by Debra J. Cox, February 16, 1980

Date

1980-02-16

Description

Debra J. Cox interviews George Albright, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on December 6, 1909, at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. After living in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Reno, Nevada, Albright relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1931. A former county commissioner, Albright discusses the Las Vegas Convention Center, Clark County Recreation Board, tourists and conventioneers, the land, and the Las Vegas economy.

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Photograph of George Fayle Department Store, 1918

Date

1918

Description

George Fayle Department Store in Goodsprings, Nevada.

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Senator George W. Malone Files

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Series

Archival Collection

Howard Cannon Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00002
Collection Name: Howard Cannon Papers
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Transcript of interview with George Gilbert by Ruth Guidi, February 10, 1975

Date

1975-02-10

Description

On February 10, 1975, Ruth Guidi interviewed George Gilbert (born 1931 in Southgate, California) about his life in Nevada. George first talks about his education in Las Vegas and his family background. He also talks about times during World War II, the shopping facilities available to those in Las Vegas, the casinos that existed, the churches that were built, and the Helldorado parades. The two also discuss social clubs, politics, the atomic testing, environmental and social changes, the Mormon Fort, Hoover Dam, and the first movie theaters.

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Photograph of George A. Clifton and others, Newton, Pennsylvania, circa 1900-1910

Date

1900 to 1910

Archival Collection

Description

George A. Clifton posing with Uncle George Clifton, Grandma Clifton, and Lillie Clifton in Newton, Pennsylvania.

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