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Operation Independence Miscellaneous Contents, Survey, Data: reports, documents

Date

1964

Description

From the Clark County Economic Opportunity Board Records -- Series II: Projects. This folder contains a progress report for operation independence with topics like summary, budgets, and surveys. 

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Defense Exhibits in B-46 to B-69: Photocopies of various documents introduced in evidence

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File

Archival Collection

Baneberry Nuclear Test Trial Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00019
Collection Name: Baneberry Nuclear Test Trial Records
Box/Folder: Box 8

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Defense Exhibits B-70 to B-85: Photocopies of various documents introduced in evidence

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File

Archival Collection

Baneberry Nuclear Test Trial Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00019
Collection Name: Baneberry Nuclear Test Trial Records
Box/Folder: Box 8

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Defense Exhibit E-24 to E-54: Photocopies of various documents introduced in evidence

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File

Archival Collection

Baneberry Nuclear Test Trial Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00019
Collection Name: Baneberry Nuclear Test Trial Records
Box/Folder: Box 8

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Defense Exhibits F-21 to F-27: Photocopies of various documents entered into evidence

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File

Archival Collection

Baneberry Nuclear Test Trial Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00019
Collection Name: Baneberry Nuclear Test Trial Records
Box/Folder: Box 9

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Defense Exhibits F-28 to F-46: Photocopies of various documents entered into evidence

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File

Archival Collection

Baneberry Nuclear Test Trial Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00019
Collection Name: Baneberry Nuclear Test Trial Records
Box/Folder: Box 9

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Defense Exhibits G-11 to G-31: Photocopies of various documents entered into evidence

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File

Archival Collection

Baneberry Nuclear Test Trial Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00019
Collection Name: Baneberry Nuclear Test Trial Records
Box/Folder: Box 9

Archival Component

Lucky Cuss Neon Survey document, September 14, 2017

Date

2017-09-14

Description

Information about the Lucky Cuss sign that sits at 3305 Fremont St.
Site address: 3305 Fremont St
Sign owner: D B N G LLC
Sign details: This property was originally the Panorama Motel, which opened in the 1950's. However, the signage later changed to fit the Lucky Cuss Motel. It was removed from the property in 2008. In 2012, the old sign was restored by the Neon Museum and placed on Las Vegas Boulevard. The replacement sign is still at the property.
Sign condition: 5 - appears to be well maintained
Sign form: Roadside pole
Sign-specific description: The sign at the property is a rectangular cabinet, with the edges at the top rounded off. The background of the cabinet is red, and the outline is blue. The words "Lucky Cuss" are white in a stylized front, and the word "Motel" in larger, block white lettering. On the side of the cabinet is the address 3305.
Sign - type of display: Neon
Sign - media: Steel
Sign environment: Property is on Fremont St, near a car dealership and other motels
Sign - date of installation: c. 2008
Sign - thematic influences: The sign does keep some of the original elements of the first sign, the 1950s era stylized font and simple outlines of neon.
Sign - artistic significance: The sign, although new, does throwback to the original's 1950s creation date.
Survey - research locations: Assessor's website, roadarch.com
Surveyor: Lauren Vaccaro
Survey - date completed: 2017-09-14
Sign keywords: Neon; Steel; Pole sign; Roadside

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The Beat Coffeehouse Neon Survey document, September 17, 2017

Date

2017-09-17

Description

Information about the The Beat Coffeehouse sign that sits at 520 Fremont St.
Site address: 520 Fremont St
Sign owner: Michael and Jennifer Cornthwaite
Sign details: This location opened in 2009, but closed in 2016. It will reopen as Eureka!, which is a chain of restaurants based in California.
Sign condition: 5- was a relatively new sign and shined brightly
Sign form: Hanging sign
Sign-specific description: This sign was skeletal neon making the letters "the beat" in a bubble letter font. The word 'the' lights up blue and 'beat' is red neon.
Sign - type of display: Neon
Sign - media: Steel
Sign environment: This location is in the Fremont East District on Fremont and 6th Street in the Emergency Arts Center.
Sign - date of redesign/move: Currently this sign is not visible from public view
Sign - thematic influences: This sign showcases a good use of skeletal neon.
Sign - artistic significance: The property's decor is representative of the bohemian, indie, hipster trend of the mid 2000s into the the 2010s.
Survey - research locations: Review Journal article https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/food/the-beat-coffeehouse-in-downtown-las-vegas-to-close-later-this-year/ , The Beat website http://www.thebeatlv.com/ , Las Vegas Weekly article https://lasvegasweekly.com/intersection/2016/jul/12/losing-the-beat-coffeehouse-detriment-to-downtown/ , Vegas Eater website https://vegas.eater.com/2016/9/26/13051480/the-beat-coffeehouse-closes
Surveyor: Wyatt Currie-Diamond
Survey - date completed: 2017-09-17
Sign keywords: Neon; Hanging

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Defense Exhibit F-2 to F-3: Photocopies of various documents and folded charts introduced into evidence

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File

Archival Collection

Baneberry Nuclear Test Trial Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00019
Collection Name: Baneberry Nuclear Test Trial Records
Box/Folder: Box 8

Archival Component