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Architectural drawing of Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino (Atlantic City), third floor presentation drawing, November 30, 1982
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Archival Collection
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Presentation drawing of Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino in Atlantic City. Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino later changed its name to Harrah's Resort Atlantic City. Printed on mylar.
Site Name: Harrah's Marina Resort (Atlantic City)
Address: 777 Harrah's Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ
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Architectural drawing of Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino (Atlantic City), fourth floor presentation drawing, November 30, 1982
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Archival Collection
Description
Presentation drawing of Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino in Atlantic City. Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino later changed its name to Harrah's Resort Atlantic City. Printed on mylar.
Site Name: Harrah's Marina Resort (Atlantic City)
Address: 777 Harrah's Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ
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Architectural drawing of Harrah's Resort Atlantic City, first floor plan, interim master plan, December 10, 1982
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Archival Collection
Description
Conceptual sketches of Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City.
Site Name: Harrah's Marina Resort (Atlantic City)
Address: 777 Harrah's Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ
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Architectural drawing of Harrah's Resort Atlantic City, second floor plan, interim master plan, December 10, 1982
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Archival Collection
Description
Conceptual sketches of Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City.
Site Name: Harrah's Marina Resort (Atlantic City)
Address: 777 Harrah's Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ
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Architectural drawing of Harrah's Resort Atlantic City, third floor plan, interim master plan, December 10, 1982
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Conceptual sketches of Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City.
Site Name: Harrah's Marina Resort (Atlantic City)
Address: 777 Harrah's Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ
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Transcript of interview with Richard "Curley" Francis by Connie Degernes, March 4, 1975
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Archival Collection
Description
On March 4, 1975, collector Connie Degernes interviewed truck driver and rigger, Richard L. (Curley) Francis (born on July 27, 1907 in Compton, California) in his home in Boulder City, Nevada. The main focus of this interview is the construction of the Hoover Dam. Mr. Francis discusses the various occupations he has held since relocating to Nevada, including, Cat Skinner, truck driver, cableway operator, rigger foreman, and crane operator. He also talks about working for the government and the Six Company in Las Vegas.
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Transcript of interview with Perle Garrett by Marilyn Swanson, March 2, 1975
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Archival Collection
Description
On March 2, 1975, Marilyn Swanson interviewed her neighbor Perle Garrett (born April 27, 1905 in Overbrook, Kansas) in her home in Boulder City, Nevada. This interview covers Boulder City during the 1930s, with special focus on the building of Boulder Dam. Mrs. Garrett relocated to Boulder City because her husband Theodore Garrett was one of the workers at the dam. She also discusses Six Companies houses, family life, the weather, churches in Las Vegas and recreational activities for local children. Her husband is also present during the interview.
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Transcript of interview with Theodore R. Garrett by Marilyn Swanson, March 2, 1975
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Archival Collection
Description
On March 2, 1975, Marilyn Swanson interviewed Theodore R. Garrett (born 1898 in Overbrook, Kansas) about his life in Boulder City, Nevada. Garrett first talks about his move to Las Vegas to work for Six Companies during the construction of Hoover Dam. He then describes his job as a truck driver at the dam, the wages paid at the time, and the construction of the buildings and other housing in Boulder City. Garrett also mentions the food provided to the workers, the recreational activities available, and his family’s move to Boulder City.
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Transcript of interview with Walter John Ritzau by Elizabeth Garrison, February 25, 1977
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Archival Collection
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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Transcript of interview with Janet Garry by Elyse Rozinsky, February 24, 1979
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Archival Collection
Description
On February 24, 1979, collector Elyse Rozinsky interviewed file clerk, Janet Garry, (born on November 24th, 1927, in Louisiana) at her home in Bonanza Village Trailer Park in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers the growth of Las Vegas from 1952 to 1979. Janet recalls the early years of the television and the telephone. She also discusses her own personal experience of raising a family in Las Vegas.
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