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Elbert Edwards oral history interview
Identifier
OH-00520
Abstract
Oral history interview with Elbert Edwards conducted by Ronald Johns in 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Edwards discusses his work in Las Vegas, Nevada public schools during the Great Depression. The two also discuss the Hoover (Boulder) Dam, Edwards’ involvement in politics, and mining in Nevada. He also talks about the development of Boulder City, Nevada, the early territorial boundaries of Nevada and Utah, the atomic testing at the Nevada Test Site, and early water sources in Southern Nevada.
Archival Collection
Interview with Donald David James, July 12, 2006
Date
2006-07-12
Archival Collection
Description
Narrator affiliation: Environmental Protection Specialist, Public Health Service, Environmental Protection Agency
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Transcript of interview with Robert M. Fisher by DeeAnn Coombs, March 20, 1978
Date
1978-03-20
Archival Collection
Description
On March 20, 1978, DeeAnn Coombs interviewed Robert M. Fisher (born 1945 in Las Vegas, NV) about his experience growing up in and living in Southern Nevada. Fisher first discusses his background and upbringing, from being born at Nellis Air Force Base to attending several schools in Las Vegas and joining the U.S. Navy. Fisher also talks about the development of Las Vegas, particularly the Strip properties, and the various recreational activities in which he would participate, such as water skiing, drag racing, and skydiving. Fisher also talks about his work at the Nevada Test Site, including his work as a draftsman for the underground atomic testing.
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Photograph of architectural plans for Will Beckley's store, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1929
Date
1929
Archival Collection
Description
Architectural rendering of renovation of Beckley's Men's Wear. "Alteration to Store building, Will Beckley, owner, Las Vegas, Nevada. Richard D. King, architect, L.A. Calif."
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