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Transcript of interview with Dave Torres by David Schwartz, May 22, 2015
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Frank Williams Papers on Early Nevada
The Frank Williams Papers on Early Nevada (1892-1946) consists of manuscripts written for the most part by Frank Williams, an early resident of Southern Nevada. The collection includes Williams' autobiography as well as histories of Goodsprings, Potosi Mine, Mesquite Valley, and the Yellow Pine Mining districts. Finally, this collection contains reports and material reflecting Frank Williams' two terms as University Regent (1909-1912 and 1923-1942) at the University of Nevada, Reno, and his four terms in the Nevada State Assembly.
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Mike Meade interview, February 28, 1977: transcript
On February 28, 1977, collector Steve Gortz interviewed Mike Meade (b. September 16, 1950 in San Francisco, California) about his life in Nevada. Meade speaks about growing up in Tonopah, Nevada before its decline in population, his move to Elko, Nevada and eventually to the city of Las Vegas. Moreover, he talks about the development of the Strip, the differences between Las Vegas and rural Nevada, as well as the changing environmental landscape. Meade also spends time discussing the controversy surrounding the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) dormitory at the time of this interview, the attitude of locals, and his opinion on brothels and prostitution. Lastly, Meade talks about the city’s pollution, the sports and recreation throughout the whole of the state and ends by reading a poem about Nevada from a Bicentennial book.
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Racetrack, casino, and hotel files, 1950 to 2009
Materials include news reports, racetrack annual reports, hotel and casino annual reports, correspondence, and research notes about racetracks, casinos, and hotels from 1950 to 2009 collected by Eugene Martin Christiansen. The materials consist of newspaper articles about building new racetracks and casinos, the impacts of building new gambling establishments, tourism, market research, companies interested in purchasing or selling gaming ventures, and the events held at certain venues.
Collection Name: Eugene Martin Christiansen Papers
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