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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, March 6, 1978

Date

1978-03-06

Description

Agenda and meeting minutes for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Senate. CSUN Session 6 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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Floyd Jenne interview, 1996: transcript

Date

1996-03-11
1996-04-11
1996-10-08
1996-03-13
1996-03-18
1996-03-23
1996-03-28

Description

Jenne discusses his birth in Ogden, Utah in 1915, his early life in Northern Nevada in 1920s, and his later life in Boulder City, Nevada working as a reclamation ranger for the Bureau of Reclamation. Jenne begins the interviews discussing his work as a steel foundry worker and miner in McGill, Nevada, studying forestry, and enlisting in the Civilian Conservation Corps at Utah State University in 1934. Jenne then describes his experiences moving to Boulder City and working as a reclamation ranger. Other topics Jenne covers include providing security for notable Boulder City and Hoover Dam (Boulder Dam) visitors and patrolling the area. Lastly, Jeanne talks about the Boulder City Junior Chamber of Commerce, Boulder City's incorporation, and Boulder City law enforcement.

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Transcript of interview with Clark Crocker by Monica Lehman, March 3, 1978

Date

1978-03-03

Description

On March 3, 1978, Monica Lehman interviewed Clark Crocker (born 1920 in Westfield, Massachusetts) about his experiences while living in Nevada. Crocker first talks about his family and educational background before describing his experiences from going to school in both California and Massachusetts. Crocker then describes what he knows about the building of Hoover Dam and later talks about his career as a teacher and school principal. The two also discuss Crocker’s hobbies and volunteer work, including that for the fire department in Pahrump, and they later discuss Crocker’s experiences as both a frogman and navigator for the United States Navy during World War II. The interview concludes with some of Crocker’s thoughts and philosophies on how curriculum should be structured in schools.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, February 7, 1978

Date

1978-02-07

Description

Agenda and meeting minutes for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Senate. CSUN Session 6 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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Transcript of interview with Robert M. Fisher by DeeAnn Coombs, March 20, 1978

Date

1978-03-20

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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Transcript of interview with Eugene Brandise by Mark Mangiaracina, March 3, 1980

Date

1980-03-03

Description

Mark Mangiaracina interviews Eugene Brandise, born in Denver, Colorado, in his home about Nevada’s growth over time. Brandise discusses his experience as a construction worker and construction business owner as a resident of Las Vegas for over 25 years. He also discusses changes in the gaming industry over time, specifically how hotels and casinos treat their patrons.

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Arizona Drumgate: photographic print

Date

1942-03-02

Description

From the Morgan Sweeney Photograph Collection (PH-00228). Arizona Drumgate lowered for 15,000 S.F. discharge.

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Marion Allen gives his view on Block 16 and Anderson Mess Hall: interview video clip

Date

unspecified year in XXXX

Description

Marion Allen gives view on Block 16 and Anderson Mess Hall

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Erma Godbey describes how her family obtained a tent in Ragtown: interview video clip

Date

unspecified year in XXXX

Description

Erma Godbey describes how her family obtained a tent in Ragtown

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Conquering the Colorado: Part 2: video

Date

1936 (year uncertain)
1989 (year uncertain)

Description

Conquering the Colorado: Part 2. (See call number: TC557.5.H6 C65x - Videocassette)

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