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Transcript of interview with Frank H. Johnson by George Baker, February 21, 1980
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Archival Collection
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On February 21, 1980, George Baker interviewed Frank H. Johnson (born July 27th , 1929 in El Paso, Texas) about his occupational history in Southern Nevada. The two discuss Johnson’s career as a journalist for the Nevada State Journal and how he transitioned into his position as a government official. Johnson then recalls problems that arose while he was chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission. The interview concludes with Johnson speculating about the impact of industrial growth on the environment.
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Transcript of interview with Juanita Kilburg by Vincente C. Camacho, March 7, 1981
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Archival Collection
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On March 7, 1981, Vicente C. Camacho interviewed accounting clerk, Juanita Kilburg (born September 25th, 1923 in Los Angeles, California) on the second floor of the UNLV Dickinson Library. Kilburg explains how her family first moved to Southern Nevada and her father’s ties to the railroad. She then goes on to explain the growth of the military and Nellis Air Force Base. The interview concludes with a discussion on her work with the American Legion service organization.
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Transcript of interview with Mary & Bruce Eaton by Beatrice Scheild, March 8, 1975
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Archival Collection
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On March 8, 1975, Beatrice Scheid interviewed Mary and Bruce Eaton about their lives in Boulder City, Nevada. Mary first talks about her life in the early days of Boulder City, specifically the influences of the churches and schools. She also talks about housing, transportation, and her career as an educator. Bruce (born 1904 in Toronto, Kansas) also talks about his life in Boulder City and his arrival to Southern Nevada as he sought employment in working on the building of Hoover Dam. Bruce talks about his employment with Six Companies, Inc. and discusses topics such as the employment wages, his and Mary’s experiences in building a house, and their experiences in buying a house built by Six Companies. Bruce also talks about the roles of Sims Ely, the city manager of Boulder City, and Frank Crowe, the construction superintendent of Six Companies. Bruce then discusses the issues of worker’s compensation as it related to work on the dam, and he describes, in detail, the cooling system us
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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, April 26, 1990
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Archival Collection
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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, August 23, 1999
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Archival Collection
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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, April 07, 2003
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Archival Collection
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Lecture by Herbert Frank York, October 12, 2005
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Archival Collection
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Transcript of interview with William F. Kelsey by James M. Green, January 20, 1975
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Archival Collection
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On January 20, 1975, collector businessman, James M. Greene interviewed businessman, William F. Kelsey (born November 6th, 1908 in Pasadena, California) in his home in Nelson, Nevada. Mrs. Kelsey is also present during the interview. This interview covers the life and times of Mr. Kelsey.
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Transcript of interview with Marguerite Goldstein by Carol A. Semendoff, February 25, 1979
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Archival Collection
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On February 25 1979, collector, Carol A. Semendoff interviewed cashier, Marguerite Goldstein, (born on May 1925 in Oberlin, Kansas) in the library at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. This interview covers early Las Vegas, from 1950 to 1979. Also included during this interview is discussion on local dignitaries, the growth of Las Vegas, gambling as the major industry in Las Vegas, Strip hotels, and housing developments.
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