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Wilma Freemyer oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00623

Abstract

Oral history interview with Wilma Freemyer conducted by Suzanne Haag on February 22, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Freemyer discusses early Las Vegas, Nevada’s history during the 1930's and the Las Vegas-Review Journal.

Archival Collection

Valorie J. Vega oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03516

Abstract

Oral history interview with Valorie J. Vega conducted by Laurents Bañuelos-Benitez on November 19, 2018 for the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project. In this interview, Vega discusses her upbringing in Van Nuys, California. She describes her father’s employment with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, her attendance at California State University, Northridge, and majoring in Spanish with a minor in Chicano studies. Vega recalls entering a master’s program for Spanish interpretation, moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1978, and becoming a supervisor for court interpreters. Later, Vega talks about enrolling in law school at the University of Southern California (USC), working as a Clark County deputy attorney, and later becoming a judge. Lastly, Vega discusses her experience being a female Hispanic judge, and her involvement with the Huellas Program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).

Archival Collection

Photograph of an aerial view of Las Vegas (Nev.), January 22, 1947

Date

1947-01-22

Description

An aerial view of Las Vegas with the display of a major street in center is U.S. Highway 91, now known today as Las Vegas Boulevard.

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Photograph of an aerial view of Las Vegas (Nev.), January 22, 1947

Date

1947-01-22

Description

An aerial view of Las Vegas, showing what was Division I.

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Photograph of a shack on E Street, Las Vegas (Nev.), July 22, 1965

Date

1965-07-22

Description

Shack at 721 North "E" Street in West Las Vegas. Street Address: 721 E Street

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Demountable House #22 and #23 Las Vegas, 1944-1947

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File

Archival Collection

Union Pacific Railroad Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00397
Collection Name: Union Pacific Railroad Collection
Box/Folder: Box 139 (Restrictions apply)

Archival Component

Photographs of the Las Vegas Combined Jewish Appeal, March 22, 1969

Date

1969-03-22

Archival Collection

Description

Various photographs of people with the Las Vegas Combined Jewish Appeal (later known as the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas). 120mm negatives.

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Lawrence Nelson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01373

Abstract

Oral history interview with Lawrence Nelson conducted by John Turner on February 22, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Nelson discusses the history of early Las Vegas, Nevada. He talks about the Old Mormon Fort, the importance of railroads in Las Vegas, and the construction of the Boulder (Hoover) Dam.

Archival Collection

Architectural drawing of the Hacienda (Las Vegas), elevations, May 22, 1963

Date

1963-05-22

Description

Plans for hotel room and public area additions for the Hacienda from 1963-1965. Includes elevations for exterior walls and men's and women's rest rooms. J. L. Cusick and Associates, electrical engineers; Harold L. Epstein and Associates, structural engineers; W. L. Donley and Associates, mechanical engineers.
Site Name: Hacienda
Address: 3590 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

Latest Drawing Revision: 1963-06-13

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Walter Zick oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02053

Abstract

Oral history interview with Walter Zick conducted by Maureen Kelly Ryan on February 22, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Zick discusses architecture and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada to work at the Basic Magnesium Plant.

Archival Collection