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LVCJA Ball programs and planning documents, item 02
Program for the Silver Anniversary Ambassador's Ball at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Interview with Robert Elmer Friedrichs, February 25, 2004
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Transcript of interview with Herbert & Erma Holtam by Marc Hechter, February 7, 1976
On February 7, 1976, collector, Marc Hechter interviewed Herbert and Erma Holtam in the collector’s home in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers the history of the early Las Vegas Valley area. The discussion includes an in-depth overview of the Helldorado Parade and Helldorado Village. The building of the hotels on the Strip, homesteading, and local housing developments, are also discussed.
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Transcript of interview with Robert D. Howell by Joe Sant, February 26, 1977
On February 26, 1977, collector Joe Sant interviewed local Nevadan business owner, Robert D. Howell (born November 22nd, 1939 in Las Vegas, Nevada) in his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers Las Vegas in the old days, from Mr. Howell’s personal experience of being born and raised in Nevada. During this interview, Mr. Howell also discusses the early above ground atomic tests, local environmental and social changes, the economic landscape, the Mormon Fort, religious beliefs, and local recreation. The interview concludes with discussion on air pollution.
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