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Ristvet, Byron Leo

Byron Leo Ristvet was born on August 22, 1947, in Tacoma, Washington. Byron married Linda R. (née Duco) on February 15, 1975, and they had two children: Lauren and Matthew.

Ristvet obtained a bachelor of science degree in geology from the University of Paget Sound in 1969. He then obtained a doctor of philosophy degree in geology from Northwestern University in 1977.

Ristvet was active in the United States Air Force from 1973-1977 and then part of the reserves from 1977-1997. He retired as a lieutenant colonel.

Person

Quinn, Margaret, 1917-2007

Margaret Quinn was born in 1917 and was a prominent member of the League of Women Voters of Las Vegas Valley (LWVLVV) in Nevada. She joined in 1964 and in 1979, she became the director of membership for the LWVLVV. She held that position until 1981, when she became president of the LWVLVV. She had two children, Patricia and Cindy. Margaret Quinn passed away on August 22, 2007.

Sources:

League of Women Voters of Las Vegas Valley, Nevada Records, 1957-2010. MS-00024. Special

Person

Prival, Lucien, 1901-1994

American film star most known for his voice and appearance Lucien Prival was born on July 14, 1901 in New York, New York to Nanny Krisch and Louis Prival. Prival married E. Jean Kinder on March 22, 1932 in Orange County, California. Prival starred in 64 films in his career from 1926 to 1953, including Howard Hughes' The Racket (1928) and Hell's Angels (1930). He died on June 3, 1994 in Los Angeles, California.

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Person

Gray, Lawrence, 1898-1970

Lawrence Gray was a silent film and vaudeville actor active between 1925 and 1936. Born on July 28, 1898 in San Francisco, California, Gray performed and starred in silent films including the Marshall Neilan-directed and produced Everybody's Acting (1926), a film later acquired by Howard Hughes. In 1935, Gray married actress Louise Figueroa, and spent his later life coordinating the American and Mexican film industries.

Gray died on February 02, 1970 in Mexico City, Mexico.

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Person

Royal Casino: Remodeling to Casino and Ancillary Areas, 1989 September 28; 1989 October 10

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set includes: index sheet, site plans, demolition plans, floor plans, foundation plans, exiting plans, exterior elevations, construction details, reflected ceiling plans, fixture schedules, finish/door/window schedules, general specifications and electrical plans.

This set includes drawings for Hal Danzig (client).

Archival Collection

Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
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Collection Number: MS-00439
Collection Name: Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
Box/Folder: Roll 447

Archival Component

Architectural drawings and maps, 1943 to 1985

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

The architectural drawings and maps series (1943-1985) contain projects and diagrams primarily pertaining to the planning and development of Boulder City, Nevada. The series also includes drawings from Las Vegas, Nevada, locations throughout Southern Nevada including Lake Mead, and California. Drawing types include master site plans and zoning maps for Boulder City and its subdivisions, architectural drawings for residential homes, railroad track maps, and topographic maps.

Archival Collection

Elton and Madelaine Garrett Photograph and Architectural Drawing Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00265
Collection Name: Elton and Madelaine Garrett Photograph and Architectural Drawing Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Receipt: H.E. George

Date

1901-11-19

Archival Collection

Description

This folder is from "Financial Records" file of the Sadie and Hampton George Papers (MS-00434)

Text

United States Capitol building, Washington, D.C.: panoramic photograph

Date

1981-08-22 to 1981-08-23

Archival Collection

Description

From the Bob Paluzzi Panoramic Photographs

Image