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Architectural drawing of the Hacienda's (Las Vegas), proposed structure of the principal floor plan, May 29, 1954
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Archival Collection
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Preliminary study of various aspects of the proposed Hacienda. Drawn by: H.A.B.. Original medium: pencil on paper. Efstonbuilt, Inc. of Chicago, architects; McClellan & Markwith, architects.
Site Name: Hacienda
Address: 3590 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Architectural drawing of Circus Circus (Las Vegas), detailed proposal sheets, plot and roof plans, parking and area schedule, and legal description, November 17, 1967
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Archival Collection
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Project overview sheets of the major elements of Circus Circus from November 1967; Stamped "Preliminary - Not for Construction Purposes."
Site Name: Circus Circus Las Vegas
Address: 2880 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Las Vegas High School Architectural Drawings
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The Las Vegas High School architectural drawings include blueprints for various improvements, expansions, additions, and renovations performed for the Las Vegas, Nevada high school between 1929 and 1972. The architectural drawing sets include site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, building component details, and structural drawings.
Archival Collection
O'Farrell, Thomas P.
Thomas P. O’Farrell studied zoology and entomology at the University of Tennessee, where he received his Ph.D. in the 1960s. O’Farrell worked under contract with various institutions such as the Battelle Pacific Northwest Laboratories, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, EG&G, the Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA), the United States Department of Energy (DOE), and the University of Nevada System’s Desert Research Institute (DRI).
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Photograph of three aerialists peforming at Circus Circus, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1970s
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of a circus performer with a miniature bicycle, Circus Circus, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1970s
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of Jay Sarno at a party, Las Vegas, Nevada, August 20, 1983
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Archival Collection
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Ray Trousdale oral history interviews
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Oral history interviews with Ray Trousdale conducted by Chuck Williams on December 14, 2012 and July 31, 2013 for the Friends of Red Rock Canyon in Nevada Oral History Project. Trousdale begins the interview talking about his family and early life. He moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1940 and describes Las Vegas during the 1940s. Then, Trousdale speaks about meeting Buster Wilson and what he learned from him. He describes his time at Spring Mountain, Nevada and the history of the area. Lastly, he speaks about the Carole Lombard plane crash site.
Archival Collection
