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Report about flood control in Virgin and Moapa Valleys

Date

1938 to 1950

Description

Narrative that describes nineteen elements of the flood control program in the Virgin and Moapa Valleys.

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Transcript of interview with Mary Kreuzer by Patricia Kohlman, December 15, 1975

Date

1975-12-15

Description

On December 15, 1975, Patricia Kohlman interviewed Mary Kreuzer (born 1923 in Las Vegas, Nevada) in her home in Las Vegas. The two discuss Kreuzer’s childhood, as well as the different addresses that she’s lived at in Las Vegas. The interview concludes with a discussion on entertainment and small businesses before the population boom in Southern Nevada.

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Transcript of interview with Robert D. Howell by Joe Sant, February 26, 1977

Date

1977-02-26

Description

On February 26, 1977, collector Joe Sant interviewed local Nevadan business owner, Robert D. Howell (born November 22nd, 1939 in Las Vegas, Nevada) in his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers Las Vegas in the old days, from Mr. Howell’s personal experience of being born and raised in Nevada. During this interview, Mr. Howell also discusses the early above ground atomic tests, local environmental and social changes, the economic landscape, the Mormon Fort, religious beliefs, and local recreation. The interview concludes with discussion on air pollution.

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