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Transcript of interview with Elton Garrett by Alan Gurwitz, March 1, 1981
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Archival Collection
Description
On March 1, 1981, Alan Gurwitz interviewed Elton Garrett (born 1902 in St. Joseph, Missouri) about his experiences in Southern Nevada and more specifically his work in Boulder City. Garrett first talks about the development of Boulder City from its inception in 1931 and how it has grown throughout nearly fifty years. He also discusses his work in journalism for the Boulder City Journal, the building of Boulder Dam, and atomic testing at the Nevada Test Site. The second part of the interview involves a discussion of the founders of Nevada Southern University, Garrett’s work on legislative committees, and his work as a schoolteacher and school principal. The interview concludes with Garrett’s thoughts on the future of Boulder City and its continued growth.
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Dunes Hotel and Casino: Hi-Rise Northeast Corner
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Scope and Contents
This set includes: site plans and floor plans.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
Box/Folder: Roll 134
Archival Component
Sands Hotel and Casino, 1989 May 30
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
This set includes: floor plans and site plans.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
Box/Folder: Roll 465
Archival Component
4-Plex 17 Acres
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Scope and Contents
This set includes: preliminary sketches, floor plans and site plans.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
Box/Folder: Roll 004
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Proposal for the Stardust future expansion (Las Vegas), circa 1964
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Archival Collection
Description
Bound proposal for a Stardust expansion including site plan, elevation drawings, and drawings of main architectural elements. This project was not built.
Site Name: Stardust Resort and Casino
Address: 3000 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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