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Larry Lee oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02959

Abstract

Oral history interview with Larry Lee conducted by Tina Statucki on November 07, 2006 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Lee reflects on his career with the Clark County School District throughout the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s, challenges that he faced as both an administrator and a teacher, and shares his opinions on the direction of college-preparatory education. He also discusses his experience as a science teacher at Vo-Tech High School for over a decade, and his perceptions of vocational training.

Archival Collection

Photograph of packtrain and horse team at mine, Round Mountain (Nev.), early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

Photograph of packtrain and horse team at mine, Round Mountain (Nev.), early 1900s

Image

Photograph of a vagabond, Nevada, circa 1930s-1940s

Date

1930 to 1949

Archival Collection

Description

Black and white image of a desert vagabond traveling with his goat, ox, chicken, and dog. A vagabond is a person who travels because they have no stationary home.

Image

Film transparency showing Helldorado parade, Las Vegas, circa 1940s-1950s

Date

1940 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

A shot of Helldorado Parade festivities; parade-goer in the foreground can be seen taking a photo.

Image

The Boulder Dam Las Vegas Rotary Club newsletter, March 17, 1927

Date

1927-03-17

Archival Collection

Description

Weekly newsletter issued by the Las Vegas Rotary Club

Text

Cecile Dotson Crowe oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00452

Abstract

Oral history interview with Cecile Dotson Crowe conducted by Darin Toldisky on April 27, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. This interview covers Mrs. Crowe’s account of the building of Hoover (Boulder) Dam. Crowe discusses the Six Companies, Boulder City, Nevada, and President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s visit to Nevada by train to dedicate the dam on the September 31, 1937.

Archival Collection