On March 1, 1980, Ken Pyatt interviewed his grandmother, Merna Dennison (born September 9th, 1917 in Blanding, Utah) in her home in Henderson, Nevada. During the interview, Merna pinpoints Cashman Field as a landmark of Las Vegas. She recalls the Helldorado Parade as one of Nevada’s biggest annual celebrations in which her family attended and participated on numerous occasions. She mentions serving on the Clark County School Board and discusses the growth of the city of Las Vegas, particularly the development and expansion of both McCarran Airport and the Strip.

The May 6, 1947 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce luncheon honoring the pioneers of Las Vegas. The luncheon was held at the Biltmore Hotel, corner of Bonanza Road and No. Main Street. Shown here left to right are: Bob Hall, Mrs. C.P. "Mom" Squires, C.P. "Pop" Squires, Mrs. Ed Von Tobel, Sr., Mrs. R.E. Lake, Sr., with her two daughters, Mrs. Anna Lake Bearden and Mrs. Alice Lake Gifford, Mrs. Minnie Westlake with her son, Otto Westlake, Mrs. Charles Aplin, Charles Aplin, Mrs. Pearl Lavavey Payne, Mrs. Bob Hall, Fred Pine, Mrs. Fred Pine, Mrs. Ann Kramer, and Mrs. Emily Ball. Physical object has an insert containing additional biographical information.