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Transcript of interview with Hal G. Curtis by Bill Teepe, February 24, 1977
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Archival Collection
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On February 24, 1977, Bill Teepe interviewed Hal G. Curtis (born 1926 in Galt City, California) about his life in Southern Nevada. Curtis talks first about his work on the Union Pacific Railroad before discussing changes and development in Las Vegas, including development on the Strip and Downtown areas. He also talks about Block 16, the El Rancho Vegas fire, social clubs, and religion.
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Transcript of interview with Bunny Harris by Kenneth Young, February 28, 1979
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On February 28, 1979, collector Kenneth P. Young interviewed office manager and real estate broker, Mrs. Bunny Harris (born November 21st, 1920 in Snyder, Texas) in her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview offers an overview of the history of Las Vegas, including transportation, mining, farming, ranching, and housing. During the interview, Mrs. Bunny Harris discusses the Elks Club, Cashman Field, McCarran Airport, Howard Hughes and Nellis Air Force Base.
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Letter from Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas) to F. H. Knickerbocker (Los Angeles), February 15, 1937
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Archival Collection
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Bracken informing Knickerbocker that if repairs are not done soon on their pipeline, it would fail catastrophically. If the water master was busy, he requested the authority to hire a local crew to do the repairs.
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Comparative statement of water sales: First eleven months of 1935 and 1936
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Archival Collection
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Month by month comparison of 1935 and 1936 water usage in Las Vegas.
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Letter from A. M. Folger (Las Vegas) to William Reinhardt, September 11, 1950
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Archival Collection
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Officer followed up with owners of coolers not equipped with recirculation pumps and issued citations to those still not in compliance.
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Transcript of interview with Ed Collins by Steve Smith, March 15, 1981.
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of construction on Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1965-1966
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Archival Collection
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Slide of Sunday music matinee, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, circa 1962
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Archival Collection
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