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Bob Parker Photograph Collection
Identifier
PH-00271
Abstract
The Bob Parker Photograph Collection consists of twenty-seven black-and-white photographic prints showcasing the construction of the Hoover Dam (Boulder Dam) from approximately 1930 to 1942.
Archival Collection
Frank Williams Papers on Early Nevada
Identifier
MS-00053
Abstract
The Frank Williams Papers on Early Nevada (1892-1946) consists of manuscripts written for the most part by Frank Williams, an early resident of Southern Nevada. The collection includes Williams' autobiography as well as histories of Goodsprings, Potosi Mine, Mesquite Valley, and the Yellow Pine Mining districts. Finally, this collection contains reports and material reflecting Frank Williams' two terms as University Regent (1909-1912 and 1923-1942) at the University of Nevada, Reno, and his four terms in the Nevada State Assembly.
Archival Collection
North Las Vegas Library District Records
Identifier
MS-00649
Abstract
The North Las Vegas Library District records (1959-2006) contain awards and commendations, events, scrapbooks, a diary and photographs relating to the building of the library, budgets, grants, and documents about the expansion project. Also included are four over-sized posters and three large floor plans, two for the garage and one library interior plan.
Archival Collection
Joseph Ostunio oral history interview: transcript
Date
2017-12-20
Archival Collection
Description
Oral history interview with Joseph Ostunio conducted by Claytee D. White on December 20, 2017 for the Remembering 1 October Oral History Project. In this interview, Joseph Ostunio discusses his early childhood in Las Vegas, Nevada and how he grew to love country music. He talks about the Route 91 Harvest music festival, which he attended with his friend in 2017. He describes the events of that weekend and the shooting on that Sunday, October 1, 2017, during which his friend was shot. Ostunio ends the interview with his feelings regarding Las Vegas and what he has learned about himself from this experience.
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Jesus Jara (Clark County School District, Superintendent) oral history interview conducted by Magdalena Martinez and Elia Del Carmen Solano-Patricio: transcript
Date
2022-09-27
Archival Collection
Description
From the Lincy Institute "Perspectives from the COVID-19 Pandemic" Oral History Project (MS-01178) -- Education sector interviews file.
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Alex de Castroverde oral history interview: transcript
Date
2019-04-17
Archival Collection
Description
Oral history interview with Alex de Castroverde conducted by Monserrath Hernandez on April 17, 2019 for the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project. In this interview, De Castroverde discusses his family's background and his parent's emigration story from Cuba to the United States. He talks about growing up in Reno, Nevada, his father becoming a lawyer, and attending the University of Nevada, Reno. De Castroverde remembers the establishment of De Castroverde Law Group, the significance his father had on the Hispanic community in Las Vegas, Nevada, and taking over operations of the law firm with his brother. Lastly, De Castroverde talks about his involvement with Cristo Rey St. Viator College Preparatory High School, the Guinn Center, and the Las Vegas Business Academy.
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Transcript of interview with Elmer Hilsinger by Irene Rostine, October 2, 1991
Date
1991-10-02
Archival Collection
Description
When Mr. Elmer Hilsinger arrived from the Los Angeles area in 1942, to work as a Refractory Inspector in the Engineering Department at Basic Magnesium Incorporated (BMI), little did he know the town site would grow to be known as Henderson, Nevadain a few short decades. Mr. Hilsinger’s oral history provides a glimpse of the work being done by women at BMI, including women working as chemists, truck drivers, and secretaries. His words attest to the strong work ethic demonstrated by women at the plant during the “war work” period. Through Mr. Hilsinger’s story, we are also provided with an account of what daily life was like for a married couple, including Mr. Hilsinger’s life with his wife who worked as a waitress at Anderson Camp. In addition, Mr. Hilsinger’s oral history touches on the evolution of safety rules within the plant, the transition from the American Federation of Labor Union to the Congress of Industrial Organizations Union, and the role prostitution played during the tim
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Transcript of interview with Sharon Gutzman by Lisa Mades, March 13, 1981
Date
1981-03-13
Archival Collection
Description
On March 13, 1981, Lisa Mades interviewed Sharon Gutzman (born in Winnipeg, Canada in 1935). Gutzman talks much about early Las Vegas, Nevada, including early businesses, the first casinos, and the first airport. She also discusses educations, shopping, recreation, entertainment, and gambling.
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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, November 25, 1996
Date
1996-11-25
Archival Collection
Description
Includes meeting agenda and minutes, along with additional information about senate rules and bills.
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