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Audio recording clip from the fourth interview with Senator Joe Neal by Claytee D. White, March 24, 2006

Date

2006-03-24

Description

Part of the fourth interview with Senator Joe Neal conducted by Claytee D. White on March 24, 2006. Five interviews cover Neal's life from his birth in Mounds, Louisiana, in 1935 to his service as a local politician and community leader. Shortly after joining his family in Las Vegas, Neal served in the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1958. Following his military service, he earned a bachelor's degree in political science at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Neal continued his education at the Institute of Applied Science in Chicago, Illinois, with postgraduate work in law. From 1973 to 2001, he served in the Nevada Legislature as the Senator from Clark County Senatorial District No. 4. In the clip, Neal comments on his experience in Nevada politics.

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Postcard showing burros on the Stewart Ranch, before 1903

Date

open start to 1903

Description

A herd of wild burros drinking from the Las Vegas Creek on the Stewart Ranch

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from front of postcard: "Burros: Stewart Ranch, Las Vegas, Nev." Transcribed from back of postcard: "W.P. Alter, Le Roy, Illinois."

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Postcard showing Chrystal Beauty Well, before 1920

Date

open start to 1920

Description

Chrystal Beauty well owned by F. W. Eglington.

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from front of postcard: "232 ft, deep and flows 69 [?] inches. Owned by F. W. Eglington, Las Vegas, Nevada." Handwritten inscription on back is difficult to decipher.

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Postcard of Sal Sagev Hotel, Las Vegas (Nev.), March 31, 1936

Date

1939-08-14

Description

A color postcard dated March 31, 1936 depicting the Sal Sagev Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The insription says "Dearest friend, Am still thinking of you and hope you are getting along alright. Best wishes, Mary Pinjuy". Addressed to Mr.s Harley Harmon, 130 N 4th St., City

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Views of the sundial at Sundial Park: photographic prints

Date

1990-11

Description

Sundial Park, Boulder City, Nevada. (Nov. 1990) Inscription: "Grow old along with me - the best is yet to be." - Robert Browning, Rabbi Ben Ezra.

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Elton M. and Madelaine Garrett Junior High School under construction: photographic prints

Date

1978

Description

U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Elton M. and Madelaine Garrett Junior High School under construction, Boulder City, Nevada (1978)

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