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Transcript of interview with Beula Jane Adams by Maureen Beth Conner, May 11, 1977
Date
1977-05-11
Archival Collection
Description
Maureen Conner interviews educator Beula Jane Adams (b. 1902) at her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. Born in Smithfield, Nebraska, Adams relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1932. During the interview Adams explores and highlights the role of education in relation to the social development of Nevada. Adams discusses presidential visits, early above ground atomic tests, and her involvement in local politics. Adams also discusses religion and how she became a Seventh-day Adventist Christian.
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Transcript of interview with Bill Belknap by R. J. Johnson, February 12, 1979
Date
1979-02-12
Archival Collection
Description
R. J. Johnson interviews Bill Belknap (b. 1920) at his home about Southern Nevada through the eyes of an established local photographer. Belknap discusses Colorado River, Nevada State Advisory Commission, WWII, Henderson Power Plant during WWII, El Rancho 1940s, Tule Springs Archaeological Project 1966-1967, Atomic Testing, Lake Mead, Boulder City, music and Jazz in Southern Nevada, teaching at UNLV, photography, and the Grand Canyon.
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Slide of Fred Kirschner, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, circa 1972
Date
1970 to 1974
Archival Collection
Description
Fred Kirschner, professor in the UNLV Education Department, in his office.
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Photograph of Louis Simonoff, Las Vegas, 1982
Date
1982
Archival Collection
Description
A picture of Louis Simonoff who was an Associate Professor of Mathematics and a magic instructor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
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Reverend Claude H. Parson: portrait photograph
Date
1977 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
Color portrait photograph of Rev. Claude H. Parson, circa 1977.
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