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Transcript of interview with Elton Garrett by Alan Gurwitz, March 1, 1981

Date

1981-03-01

Description

On March 1, 1981, Alan Gurwitz interviewed Elton Garrett (born 1902 in St. Joseph, Missouri) about his experiences in Southern Nevada and more specifically his work in Boulder City. Garrett first talks about the development of Boulder City from its inception in 1931 and how it has grown throughout nearly fifty years. He also discusses his work in journalism for the Boulder City Journal, the building of Boulder Dam, and atomic testing at the Nevada Test Site. The second part of the interview involves a discussion of the founders of Nevada Southern University, Garrett’s work on legislative committees, and his work as a schoolteacher and school principal. The interview concludes with Garrett’s thoughts on the future of Boulder City and its continued growth.

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Las Vegas Census contest: photographic print

Date

1950-05

Description

From the Beda and C. Norman Cornwall Photograph Collection (PH-00248). Census contest to raise money for the Las Vegas Public Library Building Fund. From left to right: J. Stuart Hassett, Beda Cornwall, and Fred L. Beeman. Not captured with the photograph is a handwritten letter and newspaper clipping in sleeve.

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