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The Wheel of Rotary Las Vegas Rotary Club newsletter, December 15, 1949

Date

1949-12-15

Archival Collection

Description

Newsletter issued by the Las Vegas Rotary Club

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Transcript of interview with Fred Gibson by Maisie Gibson, March 9, 1975

Date

1975-03-09

Description

On March 9, 1975, Maisie Gibson interviewed Fred Gibson (born 1927 in Golden, Colorado) about his life in Nevada. Gibson first talks about his family’s background, their move to Nevada, and his education in early Las Vegas schools. He also mentions his service in the U.S. Army, his college education, and his occupation as an engineer at various companies. Gibson then talks about the various locations at which he has lived, his membership in clubs and charitable organizations, and his memories of the first properties on Fremont Street as well as those of the Helldorado Parade. The interview then covers the topics of mining, the atomic testing, economic and environmental changes, and social changes. The interview concludes with a discussion on the growth and development of Henderson, Nevada.

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Ruth E. Hazard interview, March 10, 1981: transcript

Date

1981-03-10

Description

From the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas, OH-00822. On March 10, 1981, Joseph L. Erb interviewed Ruth E. Hazard (born June 25th, 1907 in Marshall, Michigan) in Las Vegas, Nevada. At the time of the interview, Ruth had lived in Nevada for over forty years. Ruth discusses living and working in Las Vegas and Carson City, Nevada. She also covers various subjects including: the atomic tests and the growth of the hotel industry.

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Photograph of men standing over Black Canyon, Colorado, 1931

Date

1931

Description

Three unidentified men standing at the 'Crow's Nest,' the first lookout point over Black Canyon, where the Hoover Dam was to be built.

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Photograph of a camp for construction workers, Boulder City (Nev.), 1931-1936

Date

1931 to 1936

Description

Looking down at the camp set up for the Hoover Dam workers where you can see dormitories, trains, and various buildings.

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Film transparency showing a man on Lake Mead, circa 1935-1950

Date

1935 to 1950

Archival Collection

Description

An image of a man holding his fishing catch at Lake Mead. The Hoover Dam intake towers are visible in the background.

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Photograph of trucks parked outside construction camp, Boulder City (Nev.), approximately 1931-1936

Date

1931 to 1936

Description

Men exiting trucks at the dormitories for the Hoover Dam workers after a long day at work in Boulder City, Nevada.

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Fold-out booklet of Las Vegas Hotels and Casinos: postcards, image 006

Description

Part of a postcard booklet depicting the Excalibur Hotel and Casino, the Luxor, and the Hoover Dam/Lake Mead.