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Transcript of interview with Ethel S. Hatch by P. Kohlman, November 24, 1975
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Archival Collection
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On November 24, 1975, collector P. Kohlman interviewed housewife, Ethel S. Hatch (born April 11th, 1914 in Valentine, Texas) in her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers the history of Las Vegas from 1939 to 1975. Mrs. Hatch also talks about ranching in Nevada, Rex Bell, development on the Strip, the first hotels, and early local shopping culture. She refers to Block Sixteen as Block Thirteen when discussing the Red Light District. The interview concludes with discussion surrounding tree-lined streets, the Helldorado Club, and Fremont Street.
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Las Vegas Fire & Rescue History, 1905-2005: commemorative book
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Archival Collection
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Cherina Kleven appears on pages 43, 46, 55, 56, and 70.
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Letter from Leo A. McNamee to Alfred Merritt Smith (Carson City), November 6, 1939
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Archival Collection
Description
Letter to the state engineer accompanying the application to allow the Las Vegas Land and Water co. access to water on the Las Vegas Ranch. The unsigned application is referenced below.
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Transcript of interview with Charlotte Conti by Charles Conti, March 20, 1978
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Archival Collection
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On March 20, 1978, Charles Conti interviewed hairdresser and physical education instructor of St. Francis School, Charlotte Conti (born Charlotte Anne Easton on December 13, 1941 in Arkansas) at her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. During the interview Charlotte discusses occupations, Mormon Church activity, education, marriage and raising a family in Las Vegas. She then recalls the social significance and communal impact of the annual Helldorado Parade. She also discusses the overall growth and development of Las Vegas, Nevada, from 1953 to 1978.
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George and Bruce Telford playing in a stream: photographic print
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Archival Collection
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