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Transcript of interview with Lamar Foremaster by Gregory Hall, February 14, 1979
Date
1979-02-14
Archival Collection
Description
On February 14, 1979, Gregory M. Hall interviewed his coworker, LaMar Foremaster (born May 9th, 1907 in Alamo, Nevada) at his place of business, Anderson Dairy, in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers the changes, growth, and development of Southern Nevada from 1907 to 1979. During the interview LaMar discusses the Old Ranch, Boulder Dam, Hoover Dam, Fremont Street and the Strip. He also talks about his religious ties to the Mormon Church and his political activities in Las Vegas.
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Dr. Halle Hewetson (left), Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print
Date
1904
Archival Collection
Description
From the Elizabeth Harrington Photograph Collection (PH-00291). Inscription with image reads: "Temporary hospital and the first in Las Vegas erected by the Railroad Company in late 1904, on the site occupied to-day by the Union Plaza Hotel. Tall man to the left is Dr. Halle Hewetson."
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Letter and envelope from Mary Etta Syphus, Provo City, Utah to John M Bunker, Logan City, Utah
Date
1894-01-27
Archival Collection
Description
From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter, an envelope, a typed transcription of the same letter, and a copy of original letter attached.
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Photograph of Maude Frazier Hall construction, Nevada Southern University, circa 1957
Date
1950 to 1960
Archival Collection
Description
Construction foreman and Mr. Robert Poolman, university engineer, at Maude Frazier Hall construction site at Nevada Southern University (NSU).
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Panoramic photograph of Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1932-late 1930s
Date
1931 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Boulder City, panorama of houses, view from the water tank. To the far right of the photo, City Hall, the original Boulder City Elementary School located at 401 California Avenue, can be seen.
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Set of photographs including Reverend Coleman's anniversary, Elder Hall, and Bob Bailey
Date
1964
Archival Collection
Description
Photographer's notations: VIII-8 Rev. Coleman's Ann[iversary] '64, Elder Hall's, Bob Bailey's Frant.
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Photograph of Boulder City Library patrons, Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of three children reading at the Boulder City Library. The library was then housed in the basement of the city's municipal building.
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Photograph of the Crystal Palace Gambling Hall/Hotel marquee in Laughlin, Nevada, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
The Crystal Palace Gambling Hall/Hotel marquee in Laughlin, Nevada, 1986. A signs for the Pioneer, Edgewater, and Regency Casinos are visible in the background.
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Postcard of Boulder City (Nev), 1931
Date
1931
Archival Collection
Description
Illustration of Boulder City, in which many houses and neighborhoods can be seen. The caption reads: "Boulder City, Nevada. A model city built to house the workmen engaged on the Boulder Dam [later known as the Hoover Dam] Project."
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