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Transcript of interview with Bruce M. Eaton by Jay Brewer, April 24, 1975

Date

1975-04-24

Description

On April 24, 1975, Jay Brewer interviewed Bruce M. Eaton (born 1904 in Toronto, Kansas) about his life in Nevada and more specifically on the growth of Boulder City. Eaton first talks about his family’s move to Nevada and his work as a laborer for Six Companies during the construction of the Boulder Dam and his eventual employment with the Bureau of Reclamation as a general foreman. He also talks about the work conditions on the Boulder Dam, including the protection by Army personnel during the time of World War II. Eaton also describes the details of a federal investigation involving Eaton, a case of suspected espionage, and some of the racial conflicts that existed at the dam. Eaton then discusses his enlistment into the United States Navy and the incident that led him to be medically discharged before a deployment. He then describes the role of several Nevada legislators in helping the growth of Boulder City and his interactions with them. Eaton then discusses his role as city manag

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Law schools and law libraries: grant application, bibliography, article, and memos

Date

1966 to 1973

Description

Folder contains a grant application for a proposed law school building for Texas Technological College, 1966; a bibliography of resources related to law schools; a scholarly article titled "Libraries, Liberties, and the First Amendment" by Robert M. O'Neil, 1973; and memos related to the development of a law library at UNLV. From the University of Nevada, Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law Records (UA-00048).

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, August 28, 2000

Date

2000-08-28

Description

Includes meeting minutes and agenda, along with additional information about a performance contract and program.

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