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Pueblo Grande de Nevada Manuscript Collection

Identifier

MS-00208

Abstract

The Pueblo Grande de Nevada Manuscript Collection (1924-1983) contains journal articles, photocopies of artifact inventories, reports, correspondence, and field notes related to the Pueblo Grande de Nevada archaeological site located in the Overton Valley of Southern Nevada. The bulk of the materials are related to Mark R. Harrington's archaeological reports, journal articles, and data from sites throughout the Overton and Moapa valleys. The collection also includes materials related to the Boulder Dam Park Museum (Lost City Museum of Archaeology) located in Overton, Nevada, which housed many of the artifacts and photographs from Harrington's archaeological sites.

Archival Collection

"Peace and Tranquility: NCAA Style": article draft by Roosevelt Fitzgerald

Date

1990 (year approximate) to 1992 (year approximate)

Description

From the Roosevelt Fitzgerald Professional Papers (MS-01082) -- Drafts for the Las Vegas Sentinel Voice file. On Black Runnin' Rebels Augmon, Johnson, Hunt, Young, Scurry etc.

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Report on Las Vegas water situation from F. H. Knickerbocker (Los Angeles) to W. M. Jeffers, April 4, 1936

Date

1936-04-04

Archival Collection

Description

Comparisons of water supply and use in Las Vegas with future projections. Document compares data on water consumption in 1931 and 1935. Link to Bracken's letter referred to in this document is in the references field.

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The Mirage Resort registration area: photographic film

Date

1989

Description

A view of the Mirage's 20,000-gallon saltwater aquarium and "Lost City of Mirage" village located at the registration area. The indoor coral reef is home to approximately 450 fish from 85 different species including angelfish, puffer fish, tangs and other exotic sea creatures. For external views of the resort, see Source ID 0247_0001, Digital ID pho026228 (daytime), and Source ID 0247_0003, Digital ID pho026230 (nighttime). For a view of one of the suites, see Source ID 0247_0002, Digital ID pho026229. The Mirage is a 3,044 room Polynesian-themed resort and casino resort located on the Las Vegas Strip that wad built by developer Steve Wynn and is currently owned and operated by MGM Resorts International.

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Letter from Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas) to W. M. Jeffers (Omaha) May 20, 1942

Date

1942-05-20

Archival Collection

Description

Bracken's response to Jeffers who had asked about accounting problems. Las Vegas was undergoing a massive boom, and the urban growth represented the difference in numbers.

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Transcript of an interview with Treva Roles by Judy Harrell on February 12, 2014

Date

2014-02-12

Description

Treva Roles is one of six children born to Louis and Katherine Smith, and spent her childhood in Erie, Pennsylvania and Chicago, Illinois. During the Great Depression, Treva’s father used his entrepreneurial skills and creativity to turn his traveling salesman profession into a lucrative family business selling personal inventions. Eventually, he decided to sell the business, and buy a motel out west and “retire.” The motel ended up being the Fair Price Motel in Las Vegas, and Treva soon moved out to help the family run it. Her parents lived on Fremont Street. Shortly after moving to Las Vegas, Treva met Ralph Roles, a local fireman, whose family lived on West Charleston Blvd. The two were married just three months later. While on their honeymoon, Treva’s parents purchased the Del Mar Motel, and soon thereafter, Treva and Ralph purchased the Rummel Motel. Treva and Ralph owned and operated the Rummel Motel for 20 years, selling to Taiwanese investors in 1979. Treva and Ralph raised their three sons, all of whom are now chiropractors. In 2000, the couple fulfilled a dream of living on a golf course when they moved to Sun City Anthem. Two years later, Ralph lost his battle with Alzheimer’s. Treva’s current community activities include playing mahjong and involvement with the Women’s Club at Sun City Anthem.

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