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Transcript of interview with Don Eckert by Robert A. Kamp, March 15, 1981
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On March 15, 1981, Robert A. Kamp interviewed Donald (Don) L. Eckert (born 1953 in Las Vegas, Nevada) about his experiences while living in Nevada. Eckert first explains the geographical boundaries of Las Vegas when he was first born and the types of recreation in which both youth and adults would take part. Eckert then discusses the Helldorado events and how they have changed over the years before describing how the University of Nevada, Las Vegas has changed as well. The interview then shifts to the topic of Eckert’s college major, hotel management, and then to a brief discussion about the MGM fire. Eckert also talks about horse racing in Las Vegas, changes in gaming, the Basic Magnesium plant, and the development of Mount Charleston. The interview concludes with Eckert’s thoughts on the legalization of gambling in other states and how that trend relates to the future of Las Vegas.
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Drop Pit New Roundhouse, 1905
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Collection Name: Union Pacific Railroad Collection
Box/Folder: Box 84 (Restrictions apply)
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"New Mad Tom" by Heyden, 1799
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of 18th Century Sheet Music
Box/Folder: Oversized Box 01
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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, May 15, 1984
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Photograph of a new grade school, Tonopah (Nev.), October 1982
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