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Transcript of interview with Ralph Daly by Charles Malkowski, February 25, 1977

Date

1977-02-25

Archival Collection

Description

Charles Malkowski interviews Ralph Daly (born in Texas in 1903) about his experience of moving to Las Vegas during its early growth. Daly talks specifically about Block 16 and the Arizona Club and the extent of gambling and prostitution that took place there in the early 1900s. Daly, who worked in oil fields but became paralyzed due to an injury, also talks about moving to Las Vegas to make his living on gambling after becoming disabled. He also describes how the construction of Boulder Dam attracted many migrant workers and how, after World War II, Las Vegas attracted tourists and became more of a gambling town as more casinos were built and worldwide advertising for those casinos started. Daly also discusses the end of prostitution in Las Vegas, certain famous gamblers he met, and the forms of cooling used before air conditioning was introduced.

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Transcript of interview with Howard E. Hollingsworth by Joseph Concannen, February 23, 1979

Date

1979-02-23

Description

On February 23, 1979, collector Joseph Concannen interviewed educator, Howard E. Hollingsworth (born October 3rd, 1927 in Preston, Idaho) in J. D. Smith Junior High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers the history of Nevada. Mr. Hollingsworth also discusses the Mormon Fort, ranches, and the railroad.

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Photograph of train and water tank, March 7, 1920

Date

1921-06-11

Description

Water tank for locomotives located near round house. Steam visible from train.

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Aerial photograph of Las Vegas, westward direction, circa 1920

Date

1920 to 1925

Description

Aerial view of Las Vegas

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Aerial photograph of Las Vegas, northwest direction, circa 1920

Date

1920 to 1925

Description

Aerial view of Las Vegas

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Report on projected cost of water at Las Vegas for year 1930, February 4, 1930

Date

1930-02-04

Archival Collection

Description

Summary of the cost of water for the railroad and the water company in Las Vegas in 1930

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Memo about water usage in 1935 in Las Vegas, March 24, 1938

Date

1938-03-24

Archival Collection

Description

Paper from notepad listing the number of gallons of water used in 1935 by the water company and the railroad. Information is provided by Johnson, Office Engineer. Typed telephone message from Mr. Johnson, Office Engineer.

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Letter, handwritten notes, and sketches from Division Engineer C. Miller (Los Angeles) to Chief Engineer (Los Angeles), April 25, 1917

Date

1917-04-25

Archival Collection

Description

Details of pipeline maintenance including sketches of the work to be done in Las Vegas

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Letter from W. D. Johnston (Los Angeles) to A. Maguire, regarding water supply at Las Vegas, June 12, 1924

Date

1924-06-19

Archival Collection

Description

Details some of the struggles the Las Vegas Land and Water Co. was having in an attempt to increase production in the midst of a water shortage.

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Letter from Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas) to F. H. Knickerbocker (Los Angeles), regarding water from well and springs, August 8, 1934.

Date

1934-08-08

Archival Collection

Description

Walter Bracken asking for permission to fill in the swimming pool and use the company drag line to clean out the ditch to the Las Vegas Ranch so overflow could be used by the lesee rather than go to waste.

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