Oral history interviews with Brian Greenspun conducted by Barbara Tabach on January 10, 2018, January 24, 2018, February 21, 2018, and March 20, 2018 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In the first interview, Greenspun discusses his parents, Hank and Barbara Greenspun, his family's ancestry, and how his family came to Las Vegas, Nevada. He recalls his childhood in Las Vegas, graduating from Las Vegas High School in 1964, and his decision to attend Georgetown University. In the second interview, Greenspun discusses the Watergate scandal, what he believes will fuel the next decade of Las Vegas growth, and development in the technology industry. He talks about the Greenspun Media Group, challenges in journalism, use of the term “fake news”, and the importance of giving young people a forum to talk about what they value. In the third interview, Greenspun recalls union demonstrations the Sands Hotel and Casino, the impact of American businessman Sheldon Adelson, and the need for balance in journalism. In the final interview, Greenspun talks about his father’s reporting on the Nevada Test Site, underground testing in the 1960s, and the early development of the Strip. Lastly, Greenspun talks about the importance of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas to the city’s future.
This set includes drawings by Frumhoff and Cohen (engineer).
This set includes: preliminary drawings, index sheet, site plans, foundation plans, floor plans, framing plans, roof plans, exterior elevations, interior elevations, wall sections, building sections, construction details, electrical schematics, light fixture schedules, lighting plans, power plans, and general specifications.
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Martin Stern Architectural Records
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Collection Number: MS-00382 Collection Name: Martin Stern Architectural Records Box/Folder: Roll 039
This set includes: preliminary sketches, site plans, building sections, wall sections, floor plans, utility plans, reflected ceiling plans, roof plans and exterior elevations.
This set includes drawings by Delta Engineering (engineer).
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Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
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Collection Number: MS-00439 Collection Name: Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings Box/Folder: Roll 116
This set includes: exterior elevations, floor plans, framing plan, building sections, wall sections, construction details, finish/door/window schedules, site plans, mechanical plans, electrical plans and land surveys.
This set includes drawings for Boulder Construction Co (client).
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Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
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Collection Number: MS-00439 Collection Name: Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings Box/Folder: Roll 099
This set includes: building sections, wall sections, construction details, floor plans, site plans, foundation plans, framing plans, index sheet, roof plans, exterior elevations, electrical plans and plumbing schematics.
This set includes drawings for Harry Rawle (client).
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Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
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Collection Number: MS-00439 Collection Name: Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings Box/Folder: Roll 218
This set includes: index sheet, site plans, landscape plans, floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, roof plans, exterior elevations, building sections, foundation plans, construction details, wall sections, finish/door/window schedules, electrical plans, lighting plans, electrical schematics, plumbing plans and mechanical plans.
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Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
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Collection Number: MS-00439 Collection Name: Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings Box/Folder: Roll 528
This set includes: index sheet, site plans, landscape plans, floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, roof plans, exterior elevations, building sections, foundation plans, construction details, wall sections, finish/door/window schedules, electrical plans, lighting plans, electrical schematics, plumbing plans and mechanical plans.
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Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
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Collection Number: MS-00439 Collection Name: Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings Box/Folder: Roll 529