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Lillian Morrison interview, 1996: transcript

Date

1996-02-05
1996-02-10
1996-07-29

Description

Lillian Morrison was the first uniformed female who worked for Park Service and has worked for Reclamation for 20 years during the war at Camp Williston. Morrison recalls life in Boulder City during the late 1930s and 1940s. Morrison is the wife of Lloyd Shorty Morrison.

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Transcript of interview with Carl Ciliax by Gary Wood, March 8, 1980

Date

1980-03-08

Description

On March 8, 1980, Gary Wood interviewed Carl Ciliax (born 1941 in Las Vegas, Nevada) about his experiences living in Nevada. Ciliax first describes his family history, his early interests in wildlife, and his background and education in artwork. Ciliax then discusses his early experiences in hunting and his eventual interest in conservationism and preservation, including his involvement with organizations that sought the protection of desert bighorn sheep and the protection of wildlife in general. The two talk more about wildlife, the early development of Las Vegas, and the effects of the atomic testing. The interview concludes with Ciliax’s recollection of recreational activities and some of his thoughts on conservationism.

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Transcript of interview with Walter John Ritzau by Elizabeth Garrison, February 25, 1977

Date

1977-02-25

Description

On February 25, 1977, Walter John Ritzau interviewed Elizabeth Schneehagen Garrison (born 1943 in Las Vegas, Nevada) about her life in Southern Nevada. Garrison first talks about her schooling in Las Vegas and her first homes in Las Vegas. She also discusses the atomic testing, the Devils Hole in Ash Meadows, early church involvement, recreational activities, and some of the environmental aspects of Las Vegas. Garrison later describes her work for the Central Telephone Company before describing the Helldorado parade and some of the early activities designed for children. In the latter part of the interview, she describes her father’s garden, the changes in the city environment and building, shopping locations, and more about her home life.

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Interview with John Joseph Brown, September 26, 2005

Date

2005-09-26

Description

Narrator affiliation: Radiological Safety Supervisor, Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Company (REECo)

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Interview with Marcell Eugene Bridges, June 12, 2004

Date

2004-06-12

Description

Narrator affiliation: Downwinder (Salt Lake City, Utah)

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Interview with Zenna Mae (Schmid) Bridges, June 12, 2004

Date

2004-06-12

Description

Narrator affiliation: Downwinder (Salt Lake City, Utah)

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