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Verna Chadwick oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Verna Chadwick conducted by Keri Wright on February 24, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Chadwick first talks about her early life in Utah, and some of the activities in which she took part when first arriving in Las Vegas, Nevada. She then talks about her involvement in Cub Scouts, her church membership, political involvement, recreational activities, atomic testing, the first stores, casinos, and Las Vegas utilities during the 1950s, particularly water. The interview finalized with a discussion on social changes and the changes in prices of goods over the years.
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Letter from C. O. Whittemore (Salt Lake City) to Henry Thurtell (Carson City), October 13, 1906
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Letter to the Nevada State Engineer refuting Buol's application for water from the Las Vegas Creek since the Las Vegas Springs were on private property and entirely appropriated on that property.
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"Black and Blue": article draft by Roosevelt Fitzgerald
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From the Roosevelt Fitzgerald Professional Papers (MS-01082) -- Drafts for the Las Vegas Sentinel Voice file. On the assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan.
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The Wheel Las Vegas Rotary Club newsletter, late 1970s
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Letter from L. R. Maag (Los Angeles) to William Reinhardt, February 6, 1952
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Archival Collection
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Extended discussion about the Union Pacific Railroad Company's "shop well," including its condition, flow, etc., and recommendations for its future use.
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Desert Inn Country Club family album, page 13
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Three black and white photographs of people at the Desert Inn in Las Vegas, Nevada. Going clockwise, from left to right: the handwriting under the top left image reads: "Lounge M.G.R. Tommy Clare, Toni and Wilbur at the first Halloween party"; handwritten text under the top right image reads: "Tony Frabbiele and Harry Lahr"; and the handwriting under the bottom image reads: "New years day "Hangover Breakfast" Dee Marcus - Willow Morrical."
