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Transcript of interview with John F. Cahlan by Radmila Radovich, February 27, 1980

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Narrator
Cahlan, John F.
Date
1980-02-27
Description
John Cahlan (1902-1988) is interviewed by Radmila Radovich about the beginning of Las Vegas, including the role of the Union Pacific Railroad and its need for water. Cahlan discusses the changes in Las Vegas over time, including the evolution of the Western Air Express station to Nellis Air Force Base, as well as his concerns for the future of Las Vegas.
Digital ID
OH_00152_transcript
Permalink
http://n2t.net/ark:/62930/d18g8jm0w
Details
Contributor
Contributor: Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas
Interviewer
Radovich, Radmila
Subject
Railroads
Airlines
Military bases
Nevada--Las Vegas Metropolitan Area
Water
Resource Type
Text
Material Type
oral histories (literary works)
typescripts
transcripts
Citation

John F. Cahlan oral history interview, 1980 February 27. OH-00152. [Transcript]. Oral History Research Center, Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. http://n2t.net/ark:/62930/d18g8jm0w

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Language

English

Format
application/pdf

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