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Photograph of an F-5E fighter plane at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, September 26, 1978

Date

1978-09-26

Description

Front-line fighter: The F-5E is a fast, highly maneuverable fighter selected for aircraft replacement in allied nations. It is also used to simulate enemy aircraft during combat training exercises. Site Name: Nellis Air Force Base (Nev.)

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Planning notes and memorandum for Spanish Steps restaurant at Caesars Palace, 1977-1978

Date

1977-12-12 to 1978-02-27

Archival Collection

Description

The memorandum and planning notes for a Spanish restaurant at Caesars Palace include menu ideas and suggested names for the restaurant.

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Economic Opportunity Board of Clark County (Nev.): memos, agendas, and meeting minutes

Date

1964

Description

From the Clark County Economic Opportunity Board Records -- Series I. Administrative. This folder contains memos, agendas and minutes from meetings of the Clark County Economic Opportunity Board in 1964. 

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Dr. William Larkin oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02584

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dr. William Larkin conducted by Ann Larkin on February 10, 2001 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Dr. Larkin reflects upon his career as a middle and high school teacher and administrator in Wisconsin. He discusses different schools and universities that he taught at before becoming a principal, challenges that he faced as a new principal, and life experiences that shaped his approach to education. He describes his experiences working with culturally diverse schools, standardized testing, and school violence, and highlights elements of his training that best prepared him for his career. He also provides his opinion on contemporary topics within the education system, such as curriculum changes, salaries, and school board oversight.

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Iona Thompson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01822

Abstract

Oral history interview with Iona Thompson conducted by Lisa C. Krueger on March 08, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Thompson discusses different aspects of life in Las Vegas, Nevada during World War II. Thompson describes the rationing of food and fuel, as well as the increased military presence in Las Vegas and how that affected the city. Thompson also describes how Las Vegas has changed since the 1940s, prominent locations in the city such as Lorenzi Park and McCarran Field, and pollution caused by the chemical and metal plants in Henderson, Nevada. Lastly, she talks about flight and bombing trainings in Las Vegas and working at the Las Vegas Army Gunnery School.

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Rosemary Cleman (Conner) oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00392

Abstract

Oral history interview with Rosemary Cleman (Conner) conducted by Beatrice Owens (Gillard) on March 8, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Conner discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada to become a teacher for emotionally disturbed children and assisting with the creation of the Nevada Girls Training Center. Conner also discusses the segregation of the African American community. The interview concludes with Conner discussing the reemergence of mining communities in Nevada and her close interaction with Nevada governors during her career in social services.

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Las Vegas Paiute Colony property damage and improvements: correspondence

Date

1976

Description

Letters from Superintendent to Las Vegas Colony Council Chairman Kenneth Anderson asking for a detailed account of damage caused by train derailments. Letter from Secretary of the Las Vegas Paiute Tribal Council Angela Sanchez to the Stewart Indian Agency Realty Office about widening the access road to the Las Vegas Indian (Paiute) Colony.

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