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John D. Gieck interview, January 8, 1975: transcript
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Archival Collection
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On January 8, 1975, collector James M. Greene interviewed John D. Gieck (born January 1st, 1902 in Belle, Missouri) at his home in Boulder City, Nevada. In this interview Mr. Gieck discusses his various career changes throughout his life, including the building of Hoover Dam (Boulder Dam). He also discusses living in Boulder City from its beginnings as a town.
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Transcript of interview with Lamar Foremaster by Gregory Hall, February 14, 1979
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Archival Collection
Description
On February 14, 1979, Gregory M. Hall interviewed his coworker, LaMar Foremaster (born May 9th, 1907 in Alamo, Nevada) at his place of business, Anderson Dairy, in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers the changes, growth, and development of Southern Nevada from 1907 to 1979. During the interview LaMar discusses the Old Ranch, Boulder Dam, Hoover Dam, Fremont Street and the Strip. He also talks about his religious ties to the Mormon Church and his political activities in Las Vegas.
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Holocaust Education Conference program, 1997
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Archival Collection
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Booklet program from the Holocaust Education Conference, 1997.
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Newspaper clipping, Water district for Las Vegas Valley moves step ahead, Las Vegas Review-Journal, August 8, 1948
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Archival Collection
Description
Having received enough petition signatures, water district backers were moving on to the next step: a public meeting to discuss the issue.
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Letter from William Reinhardt (Los Angeles) to A. M. Folger including water production and consumption charts, October 12, 1948
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Archival Collection
Description
Letter from Reinhardt requesting to the Nevada Public Service Commission clarification on some figures found in the attached report regarding water production. Chart showing Las Vegas monthly production and consumption of water for 1945, 1946 and 1947.
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Newsletter, Las Vegas Nevada Chamber of Commerce, Your vote may be the important one, Vol. IV, No. 13, October 13, 1948
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Archival Collection
Description
A single subject newsletter encouraging people to participate in voting for the creation of the Las Vegas Valley Water District. The vote was to take place on October 19, 1948. The installation of water meters is mentioned.
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Mailgram from Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas) to Frank Strong (Los Angeles), August 16, 1939
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Archival Collection
Description
The spring on the ranch had slowed to the point where livestock could not be supported. Bracken recommended that the Las Vegas Land and Water Company drill a well or permit Wittwer to do so.
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Letter from Leo A. McNamee (Las Vegas) to E. E. Bennett, October 18, 1934
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Archival Collection
Description
The city could purchase the water company, but not by condemnation except for cause.
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Las Vegas Land and Water Company report, July 23, 1949
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Archival Collection
Description
Summary of latest water crisis with the recommendations of Commissioner Williams to correct it.
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