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Unette and Richard King oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-02426

Abstract

Oral history interviews with Unette and Richard King conducted by Claytee D. White on March 19, 2015 and January 30, 2018 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Richard King begins by describing his early upbringing in Canada before moving to the United States, and eventually moving to Nevada in 1940. He talks about living in Whitney, Nevada before moving to the Huntridge area of Las Vegas, Nevada and describing life in the two places during World War II. He also discusses his father's life and career, working for the railroad in Las Vegas, working as a journeyman printer for Pop Squires, and later owning several newspaper publications, which included the Whitney News, Las Vegas Tribune, Hendersonian, Henderson Herald, and North Las Vegas Sun. Unette King describes her upbringing as a Las Vegas native and her father, who was a construction worker for the Hoover Dam (Boulder Dam). Throughout the interviews, the couple discuss Las Vegas history and aspects of life in the city, including the development of casinos, recreation activities, race relations, and how the city has changed. The two conclude the interview by discussing their reaction to the 1 October mass shooting in Las Vegas, how the city came together following the shooting, and accusations of sexual harassment against Steve Wynn.

Archival Collection

"Thesis Problem: Studying Southern Nevada Migration": manuscript draft by Roosevelt Fitzgerald

Date

1970 (year approximate) to 1996 (year approximate)

Description

From the Roosevelt Fitzgerald Professional Papers (MS-01082) -- Unpublished manuscripts file.

Text

Photograph of Black Canyon, Hoover Dam, April 12, 1922

Date

1922-04-12

Description

Black and white image showing an upstream view of Black Canyon from a point on its Nevada side, approximately a half mile below the Hoover Dam construction site. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

Image

Postcard of lookout point at Hoover Dam, circa late 1940s

Date

1947 to 1949

Archival Collection

Description

An image showing a bird's eye view of visitors peering over a lookout point at Hoover Dam. Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947. Caption on bottom of image reads: "Lookout Point - Hoover Dam - 293 Oakes."

Image

Film transparency of power equipment, Hoover Dam, April 1941

Date

1941-04

Description

Black and white image of Hoover Dam with the following description (provided by Special Collections): "View of bank 287.5 KVV transformers along the ramp of the Arizona powerhouse. April 1941." Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

Image

Warren A. Bechtel Album of Hoover Dam: photographic print

Date

1972-07-15

Description

Pg.93 #3467 Looking downstream from Nevada side, showing Boulder Dam, Spillways, Intake Towers, etc. Note general clean-up and road work; also, Intake Tower lanterns in place. Sept. 27, 1935. Pg.93 #3471 Looking upstream toward Nevada Spillway Drainage Flume, and general area. Sept. 27, 1935. Pg.93 #3464 Looking downstream toward Arizona Spillway. Note general road work, curbs in place and guard rails being installed. Sept. 26, 1935. Pg.93 #3465 From Arizona Spillway Gate House, looking upstream. Note float well supply line finished and construction on upstream abutment wall. Sept. 9, 1935

Slide of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harold Ickes, and Key Pittman at Hoover Dam September 30, 1935

Date

1935-09-30

Archival Collection

Description

Black and white image of President Roosevelt, his aide Harold Ickes, and Senator Key Pittman at Hoover Dam's dedication. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Fred and Maurine Wilson Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00014

Abstract

The Fred and Maurine Wilson Photograph Collection depicts the Wilson Family, events, and locations in Las Vegas, Nevada and the Southwestern United States from approximately 1860 to 1990. The photographs primarily depict early Las Vegas, including the Mormon Fort and Kiel Ranch; mines, towns, and railroads in Southern Nevada; the construction and planning of the Hoover (Boulder) Dam on the Colorado River; and the Wilson Family. The photographs also include prominent Las Vegas families such as the Park Family, aerial photographs of the city, landmarks on Fremont Street and downtown Las Vegas, and desert landscapes.

Archival Collection

Photograph of a caravan of over 500 automobiles, Boulder City, Nevada, November 1932

Date

1932-11

Description

Black and white image of a caravan of over 500 automobiles on their way to visit the Boulder Canyon Project in Boulder City. The passengers were possibly headed to view the diversion of the Colorado River. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

Image

Ruins of a stone house: photographic print

Date

1947-03-18

Description

Boulder Canyon Project - NV. Region 3. Lack of water has driven a farmer from his home in Detrital Wash, located in Arizona about 50 miles from Boulder Dam. (3-18-47) (Bureau of Reclamation Photo by Wm. S. Russell.)

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