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Paradise Village Estates: patio and room addition, 1992 March 09; 1992 October 13

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set includes drawings prepared by Deznan Development Corp.

Archival Collection

Kenneth H. Childers Architectural Drawings
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Collection Number: MS-00851
Collection Name: Kenneth H. Childers Architectural Drawings
Box/Folder: Roll 090

Archival Component

J. W. Sligar Land Surveying Notebooks

Identifier

MS-00782

Abstract

The J.W. Sligar Land Surveying Notebooks (1973-2002) consist of notebooks with measurements, boundaries, construction calculations, and mapping for land surveys of Southern Nevada, principally the Las Vegas Valley. Projects concern both public and private entities. The notebooks were created as a part of J.W. Sligar's work with ALCA Engineering and and Surveying, Inc, as well as for his own company, J.W. Sligar Surveying.

Archival Collection

Saccavino, Ron

Ron Saccavino was born in Connecticut and came to Las Vegas in 1970. The Las Vegas Club taught him to deal craps, and he went to work there. He was a casino manager for the Landmark, Lady Luck, Foxy's Firehouse, and the Paddlewheel. Ron also worked at the Riviera, Hacienda, Jackpot, Royal Inn, Dunes, and O'Shea's.

Person

Richard B. Taylor Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00283

Abstract

The Richard B. Taylor Photograph Collection (approximately 1957-1991) consists of black-and-white and color photographic prints and negatives. The images depict Taylor alongside Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity brothers playing table games and seated at a bar inside the Arizona Club in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional images portray Taylor’s home on Trotter Circle in Las Vegas decorated for Halloween.

Archival Collection

Transcript of interview with Barbara Barnett by Charles Chesnutt, March 8, 1981

Date

1981-03-08

Description

Charles Chesnutt interviews Barbara Barnett (b. 1936) at Chesnutt’s home. The two discuss Barnett’s experiences as a nurse in different units within several of early hospitals in Las Vegas, with specific focus on how patients were cared for and how the profession has evolved. Barnett also briefly talks about her time at the Hacienda and what it was like working in a casino. The two also discuss how the city has grown, specifically on social changes, climate change regarding the increase in humidity, and the casino additions to the Strip and Downtown areas.

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