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Julie McDonald oral history interview
Identifier
OH-01253
Abstract
Oral history interview with Julie McDonald conducted by Michael Richardson on March 14, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, McDonald describes life in Las Vegas, Nevada after moving there in 1956, as well as the city's layout. McDonald also passionately describes the complexities, perks, and pitfalls she faced while working as a card dealer in various casinos.
Archival Collection
Photograph of costumed children for the 4th of July, circa 1930s-1950s
Date
1930 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An image of children gathered together, possibly for the 4th of July at City Hall in Boulder City, Nevada. Girls donning heart shaped hats stand next to boys sporting decorated cone hats.
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Photograph of Lake Mead, Nevada, circa 1937-1938
Date
1937 to 1938
Archival Collection
Description
An aerial view of Lake Mead and Hoover Dam. It was once known as Boulder Dam.
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Photograph of Kiernan School, Lincoln County, Nevada, 1938
Date
1938
Archival Collection
Description
Kiernan School, Lincoln County, Nevada. (Possibly a double exposure with another building.)
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Film negative of boat on Lake Mead, January 1938
Date
1938-01
Archival Collection
Description
A shot of a boat on Lake Mead; Jack Buecrud, aqua plane rider, is possibly on board.
Image
Aerial photograph of Parker Dam, circa 1938-1940s
Date
1938 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
An image of Parker Dam on the Colorado River at the California-Arizona border, 155 miles downstream from Hoover Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and other men, circa 1938
Date
1938
Archival Collection
Description
A view of Howard Hughes sitting at a table. A few unidentified men, possibly reporters, are writing on notepads.
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and other men, circa 1938
Date
1938
Archival Collection
Description
A view of Howard Hughes smiling with unidentified men.
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and other men, circa 1938
Date
1938
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes (bottom row, fourth from the right) standing with a group of unidentified men possibly in Texas.
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and other men, circa 1938
Date
1938
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes (second from right) posing with other unidentified men in a building possibly located in Texas.
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