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Transcript of interview with Jack Bullock by Julie Domonkos, March 15, 1981

Date

1981-03-15

Description

Julie Domonkos interviews Jack Bullock, born 1916 in Gorman, Texas, in his home about his experiences living in Southern Nevada. Bullock talks mostly about his occupations in the gaming industry, some of which included being a dealer both in Las Vegas and other cities. Bullock also describes how Las Vegas and particularly the Las Vegas Strip have changed over the years since the forties when he arrived until 1981, when this interview was conducted. Bullock discusses what it was like working in casinos prior to corporations entering the gaming industry, and he mentions how entertainment has changed over time as well. Bullock’s wife Marjorie is also present during the interview and can be heard providing input on certain questions.

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Photograph of a parade, Boulder City, Nevada, March 16, 1981

Date

1981-03-16

Description

Parade celebrating Boulder City's 50th anniversary.

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Rail City Casino mounted sign, Sparks, Nevada

Date

2020

Description

View of the mounted sign directing people to the parking area for the Rail City Casino during the day with unlit neon.

2121 Victorian Ave, Sparks, NV 89431

Rail City Casino


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Photograph of construction for Boulder City, Nevada, March 1931

Date

1931-03

Description

The grayscale view of two men working construction on a reservoir tank for Boulder City, Nevada.

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Postcard of a building, Boulder City (Nev.), 1934-1952

Date

1934 to 1952

Description

Here is the Administration Building of U.S. Bureau of Reclamation located in Boulder City, Nevada.

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Photograph of a restored pueblo, Lost City (Nev.), 1934

Date

1934

Description

Restored pueblo "used in pageant" in the Lost City ruins of Overton, Nevada.

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Photograph of Boulder City Elementary School, January 17, 1947

Date

1947-01-17

Description

A view of an inadequate basement rooms, meant to serve as a classroom, at Boulder City Elementary School in Boulder City, Nevada.

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Photograph of the Administration building, Boulder City, Nevada, 1949

Date

1949

Description

Black and white image of the exterior of Bureau of Reclamation building containing the Boulder City Junior-Senior High School.

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Slide of Harry's Cafe, Boulder City, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

A color image of the exterior of Harry's Cafe and its neon signs. The restaurant served Chinese and American food, Site Name: Harry's Cafe (Boulder City, Nev.)

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Photograph of track star, Boulder City, circa 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

Boulder City High School unidentified track star.

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