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Photograph of Coast Guard boat, Lake Mead, January, 1938
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of a school group photo, Beatty (Nev.), 1937-1938
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of Native American women, Beatty (Nev.), 1937-1938
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of flooded street in Saint Thomas, Nevada, June 1938
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Archival Collection
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A shack on fire, probably Hugh Lords', in Saint Thomas flooding.
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Photograph of salvage crew on a raft in St. Thomas, June 1938
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Archival Collection
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Salvage crew on a raft near the ruins of a building in the town of St. Thomas as Lake Mead submerges it.
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Photograph of partially submerged Fort Callville ruins, circa 1938
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Archival Collection
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The Ruins of Fort Callville as they are submerged by Lake Mead.
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Photograph of a party of salvagers, St. Thomas, Nevada, June, 1938
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Archival Collection
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A group of men dismantling a house and loading the fruits of their labors on a truck. The waters of the rising Lake Mead are in the foreground.
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "a party of salvagers are almost too late in dismantling the last of the St. Thomas residences. (c. 1942) (photo by E. Edwards)"
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Julie McDonald oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Julie McDonald conducted by Michael Richardson on March 14, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, McDonald describes life in Las Vegas, Nevada after moving there in 1956, as well as the city's layout. McDonald also passionately describes the complexities, perks, and pitfalls she faced while working as a card dealer in various casinos.
Archival Collection
Fourth of July celebration, menu, July 4, 1880, unknown restaurant
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Archival Collection
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Julie McDonald interview, March 14, 1981: transcript
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Archival Collection
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On March 14, 1981, Michael Richardson interviewed Julie McDonald (b. 1945 in Torrance, California) about her childhood and life in Las Vegas, Nevada. McDonald shares her first impressions of Las Vegas, her schooling and the location of residential areas. Throughout the interview, McDonald also goes into detail concerning her occupations at the Guild Theatre, her secretarial work at Nellis Air Force Base, her singing career and being a “21” dealer. McDonald discusses the changes in the gaming industry, particularly the incorporation of women dealers, the use of the silver dollar and the requirements for dealers. McDonald ends by discussing housing, major happenings within Las Vegas, recreation as a kid and mass media in early Las Vegas.
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