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Film transparency of he dedication of Boulder City's Bicentennial Gazebo in Boulder City, Nevada 1976

Date

1976

Description

The dedication of Boulder City's Bicentennial Gazebo in Boulder City, Nevada 1976. From left to right: unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, Jeanne Clark, Bob Ferraro (crouching), Tommy Nelson, Joe Williams, Elton Garrett, unknown (crouching), unknown (crouching)

Image

Young boy standing in front of tall wooden fence: photographic print

Date

1914

Description

From the Hazel Baker Denton Photograph Collection (PH-00312). On the back it reads, "Nelson's Ralph- 2 yrs. Prince Mine, 1914."

Image

Southern Nevada Photo Album, image 077

Description

77.1 Unidentified woman. ; 77.2 Unidentified man. ; 77.3 Unidentified woman. ; 77.4 Two unidentified people. ; 77.5 Thelma Swift. ; 77.6 Unidentified woman. ; 77.7 Butch Nelson. ; 77.8 Photo identified as "Her", 1921.

Robert Lee Taylor oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01807

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert Lee Taylor conducted by Elizabeth Nelson Patrick on June 03, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Taylor discusses arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1945, and describes his experience as an African American in Las Vegas. Taylor recalls social changes, voting in elections, and living on the Westside as it was in development.

Archival Collection

Arlene Matthews Smith oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01710

Abstract

Oral history interview with Arlene Matthews Smith conducted by Elizabeth Nelson Patrick on March 26, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Smith discusses living in Caliente, Nevada and recalls her family history. Smith also discusses going to high school in Panaca, Nevada, construction of Boulder (Hoover) dam, prohibition, and the growth of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

David Bruce Dill oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00461

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dr. David Bruce Dill conducted by James Greene on December 20, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. This interview covers physiological investigations regarding the operation and biological adaptations of people living in the desert environment of Southern Nevada, particularly in Boulder City and Nelson Township.

Archival Collection

Dorothy Engel Andre oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00042

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dorothy Engel Andre conducted by Elizabeth Nelson Patrick on October 17, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. During this interview Andre, a homemaker, discusses her life experiences with emphasis on her life in Nevada. She also talks about her work history and travel experience.

Archival Collection