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On March 20, 1976 Caroline Logsdon interviewed Pauline Barlow (unknown date or place of birth) about her life in Southern Nevada. Barlow first talks about her move to Las Vegas at a young age, her church membership, and her membership in social clubs. She also talks about gambling, the atomic testing, and the changes she has seen over time in Las Vegas. On April 7, 1976, Logsdon also interviewed Katie Ford (born 1929 in Ely Nevada) about her life in Southern Nevada. Ford talks about her early life and education in Nevada in Beatty, Nevada, her work with her family-owned gas station and hotel, and some of the early buildings in Beatty. She also discusses early recreational activities, the atomic testing, economic and environmental changes, improvement in technology, and social changes.

Photographer's notations: XII, Oakland visit to Vegas 2-26-66, Bishop Cox Rec. award 2-27-66, Elder O.L. Jefferson, Greyson at Doolittle for March of Dimes, Sis Sanders, Johnie and Nel, Eva Bass, H. St. Some photos from this set were previously online with the digital ID pho023796.