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The Wheel of Rotary Las Vegas Rotary Club newsletter, March 30, 1950

Date

1950-03-30

Archival Collection

Fayle Family Papers

Description

Newsletter issued by the Las Vegas Rotary Club

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"The Evolution of a Black Community in Las Vegas: 1905-1940": manuscript draft by Roosevelt Fitzgerald

Date

1970 (year approximate) to 1996 (year approximate)

Archival Collection

Roosevelt Fitzgerald Professional Papers

Description

From the Roosevelt Fitzgerald Professional Papers (MS-01082) -- Unpublished manuscripts file.

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Transcript of interview with Clifford Kemple by Paul Wilkins, April 4, 1976

Date

1976-04-04

Archival Collection

Clifford Kemple oral history interview

Description

On April 4, 1976, Paul Wilkins interviewed former miner Clifford Kemple (born September 28th, 1909 in Salt Lake City, Utah) in his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two discuss Kemple’s early life in Goodsprings, Nevada and Las Vegas, Nevada. Kemple also talks about changes that he has noticed in Las Vegas more broadly.

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Transcript of interview with Robert M. Fisher by DeeAnn Coombs, March 20, 1978

Date

1978-03-20

Archival Collection

Robert M. Fisher oral history interview

Description

On March 20, 1978, DeeAnn Coombs interviewed Robert M. Fisher (born 1945 in Las Vegas, NV) about his experience growing up in and living in Southern Nevada. Fisher first discusses his background and upbringing, from being born at Nellis Air Force Base to attending several schools in Las Vegas and joining the U.S. Navy. Fisher also talks about the development of Las Vegas, particularly the Strip properties, and the various recreational activities in which he would participate, such as water skiing, drag racing, and skydiving. Fisher also talks about his work at the Nevada Test Site, including his work as a draftsman for the underground atomic testing.

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County agent project progress report, Irrigation district, November 1, 1929

Date

1929-11-01

Archival Collection

John Wittwer Collection on Agriculture in Nevada

Description

Progress report with copies of relevant correspondence regarding the creation of an irrigation district in the Moapa Valley. Project Number: State Office #172, Clark County #12

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Transcript of interview with Helen H. Holmes by Marilyn Swanson, February 12, 1975

Date

1975-02-12

Archival Collection

Helen Holmes oral history interview

Description

On February 12, 1975, collector Marilyn Swanson interviewed housewife, Mrs. Helen H. Holmes (born Helen Hanson on February 24th, 1906, in Harrison, Nebraska) in her home in Boulder City, Nevada. This interview covers the social, economic, and environmental changes that occurred in Boulder City from 1931 to 1975. Mrs. Holmes also discusses home and family life in Nevada.

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