On March 2, 1980, Barry Sarles interviewed river boatman and dam worker, Horace Emery (born 1911 in California) at his older brother’s farm in Nelson, Nevada. This interview covers the local area around Nelson and the early events that helped shape the area. Also present during the interview, Barry Sarles’s girlfriend, Diane Dobaj and Horace’s older brother, Merl Emery. Mr. Sarles also discusses his work as a river boatman on the Colorado River, working on the Hoover and Davis Dams, and employment as a factory worker in Clark County.
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Cottonwood Landing, 1946. In 1946 the National Park Service gave a temporary permit to Hurl Emery, then operating the Eldorado Fishing Camp at Eldorado Canyon, to establish a landing at Cottonwood. The dock shown was put in, also a few tent cabins, one serving as a store. It operated under these conditions for several years until a permanent lease was issued by bid to a new operator. Not shown is 16 miles of rough dirt road. Courtesy Ella Kay."
KTNV Channel 13 reporter Mark Sayre presents "Tower Trivia"; included are remarks from Stratosphere Tower architect Gary Nelson, project manager Scott Dawes, and construction worker Sandra Lowery; Same clip appears twice. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Bob Stupak Professional Papers
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Collection Number: MS-01016 Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 35