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Gayle Wallace oral history interview
Identifier
OH-01905
Abstract
Oral history interview with Gayle Wallace conducted by Steven Stover on February 13, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Wallace discusses his personal history and the history of Las Vegas, Nevada. Wallace begins by describing his father's career as a mechanic working on the construction of Hoover Dam (Boulder Dam). Wallace then describes moving to North Las Vegas, Nevada, what life was like in the developing city, and living in a tent. He talks about his career as a floral designer, how Las Vegas has changed, and recreational activities in the city.
Archival Collection
Postcard of Main Street, Goldfield (Nev.), November, 1903
Date
1903-11
Archival Collection
Description
Caption: Main S.t Goldfield Nev., Nov., 1903
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Film transparency of campground for the unemployed, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1931
Date
1931
Archival Collection
Description
Campground in Las Vegas, Nevada for the unemployed, 1931.
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Photograph of Tule Springs camp, Nevada, circa 1962-1963
Date
1962 (year approximate) to 1963 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
A general view of Tule Springs camp site from afar.
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Photograph of Wahmonie, Nevada, circa 1928-1929
Date
1928 to 1929
Archival Collection
Description
The view view from a distance of Wahmonie, Nevada. Handwritten on back of image: "Wahmonie; Fred Wilson."
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