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Transcript of interview with Lawrence Hawley by Andy Sturgeon, March 13, 1981
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Archival Collection
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On March 13, 1981, Andy Sturgeon interviewed attorney Lawrence Hawley in his office on 302 East Carson Street, Las Vegas, Nevada. The two discuss how Hawley first came to Nevada, as well as his personal family history. Hawley describes Hoover Dam as it was being built, the effects of the Depression on Nevada, and how Las Vegas has grown in size. Hawley also discusses liquor laws and how practicing law has changed since he first moved to Nevada.
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Edna French oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Edna French conducted by Helen Littleton on November 18, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. French discusses her life in Boulder City, Nevada.
Archival Collection
Nancy Ellen Webb Williams Papers
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The Nancy Ellen Webb Williams Papers (1983 to 1996) are related to William's career as a writer. The papers include newspaper clippings, photos, fliers, and correspondence. Also included is one of Williams' books of poetry, "The Soul Side: Big Mama Remembers."
Archival Collection
Details of Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad hotel and passenger station in Caliente, Nevada: architectural drawing
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Archival Collection
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From Union Pacific Railroad Collection (MS-00397). Drawing is not fully legible. Scales are noted on drawing. The bottom corner says "Details. Union Pacific System. L.A. & S.L.R.R. Hotel & Passenger Station At Caliente, Nevada. John Parkinson & Donald B. Parkinson Architects. 420 Title Insurance Bldg., Los Angeles. Cal. Drawn Kelch. Checked R.D.M. Traced Kelch. Date 2-25-22. Job [162?]. Sheet 5."
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Correspondence from L. A. Barnes (Las Vegas) to W. H. Hulsizer (Omaha), October 12, 1949
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Archival Collection
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Summary notes of a meeting between the Las Vegas Valley Water District and the Las Vegas Land and Water Company regarding the possible sale of water production to the district.
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter program targets and activities document
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Archival Collection
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From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file.
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Renaldo Tiberti and Mary Andra Tiberti Maffey oral history interviews
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Oral history interviews with Renaldo Tiberti and Mary Andra Tiberti Maffey conducted by Claytee D. White and Stefani Evans on May 24, 2016 and June 23, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. In the first interview, Renaldo discusses his early life and becoming the CEO of his family business, J. A. Tiberti Construction. He recalls the history of the company and the first construction projects the company completed. In the second interview, Renaldo and his sister Mary Andra discuss the family involvement at J. A. Tiberti Construction.
Archival Collection
Bernada French oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Bernada French conducted by James Doohan on March 16, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. French discusses her career in geology and railroads in Southern Nevada.
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