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Transcript of interview with Gordon Smith by Claytee White, January 29, 2013
Date
2013-01-29
Archival Collection
Description
Gordon Smith was born in Utah, but moved with his family to Babbitt, Nevada in 1947. His father, a barber, moved the family to Las Vegas in 1955. In this interview, Gordon recalls school and after-school pursuits; changes in the town; summer jobs; and college. He also talks about his military service and returning to Las Vegas to take up the razor himself - starting a successful barbering business of over 30 years.
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Photograph of a woman posing in front of the Lake Mead Lodge, Nevada, circa 1940s to 1950s
Date
1940 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
A black and white image of a woman posing in front of the Lake Mead Lodge.
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Photograph of the front exterior of the Lake Mead Lodge, Nevada, circa 1940s to 1950s
Date
1940 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
A black and white image of the front exterior of the Lake Mead Lodge.
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Photograph of the front entrance of the Lake Mead Lodge, Nevada, circa 1940s to 1950s
Date
1940 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
A black and white image of a woman near the front entrance of the Lake Mead Lodge
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Slide of people at the Hoover Dam pier sign, April 18, 1931
Date
1931-04-18
Archival Collection
Description
A black and white image of people standing by the Boulder Dam Pier sign, which is draped with rattlesnakes. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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