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Baker, C. D. (Charles Duncan), 1901-1972
Charles Duncan "C. D." Baker (1901-1972) was instrumental for the expansion and development of Las Vegas, Nevada, especially during his time as mayor of the city from 1951 to 1959. He was born on February 26, 1901 in Terra Haute, Indiana. He received a Bachelor's of Science in civil engineering from the Rose Polytechnic Institution and went to work for the Indiana Highway Department. He moved to Las Vegas, Nevada to teach math and coach basketball in 1922.
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Swell Hogan, 1925 to 1929
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The Swell Hogan sub-series (1925-1929) contains black-and-white photographic prints and negatives of direction and production stills for the film Swell Hogan (1926). The direction stills portray sets, principal and supporting cast members, and production members, while the production stills depict scenes from the film from beginning to end. Also included are correspondence, production costs, and a fire insurance policy pertaining to the film.
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Collection Name: Howard Hughes Film Production Records
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Andre King oral history interview: transcript
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Oral history interview with Andre "Brother Dre" King conducted by Claytee D. White on July 20, 2018 for the Remembering 1 October Oral History Project. In this interview, King recalls learning judo and wrestling at an early age. After spending ten years in prison for a burglary offense, he served an additional eleven years in facilities across the state. After twenty-one years in the system, King is now a nondenominational spiritual being and once he learned about the Healing Garden for 1 October victims, he went there daily, during and immediately after the construction. King has helped many survivors and has healed himself as well, through giving love, hugs, and spiritual inspiration.
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Nomination for Governor's Arts Award for Hyman Gold, 1986
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This nomination form for Hyman Gold to receive the Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in the Arts gives details about Gold's many musical accomplishments, as well as his service to the community.
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"The Nurturing": 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. Thoughts on hunting season, the World Series, and football.
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"An Endangered Species": 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 Carl Rowan shooting a trespasser.
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