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On March 20, 1978, DeeAnn Coombs interviewed Robert M. Fisher (born 1945 in Las Vegas, NV) about his experience growing up in and living in Southern Nevada. Fisher first discusses his background and upbringing, from being born at Nellis Air Force Base to attending several schools in Las Vegas and joining the U.S. Navy. Fisher also talks about the development of Las Vegas, particularly the Strip properties, and the various recreational activities in which he would participate, such as water skiing, drag racing, and skydiving. Fisher also talks about his work at the Nevada Test Site, including his work as a draftsman for the underground atomic testing.

From the KLVX Steamboats on the Colorado Photograph Collection (PH-00156). Written on photo sleeve: "Buildings at Fort Mojave, Arizona Territory, 1871. Photo by T. H. O'Sullivan." Handwritten on verso: "Officer's quarters - right section"; "credit Smithsonian #106 WB71"; "Ft. Mojave at Wheeler Survey 1871 T.H. O'Sullivan photo." Stamp on verso: "Mohave Museum of History and Arts. Classification: Military, Negative No.: 122, Negative:, Contact: ."

Lieutenant Col. Donald Waltman receives six medals from Lt. Gen. Charles Carson at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Waltman honored for his courage and loyalty while a prisoner in North Vietnam. Site Name: Nellis Air Force Base (Nev.)

Nellis Air Force Base NCO Of The Month Sgt. Dennis Chambers and wife, Verna, at the Cowboy Steak and Bean House at Circus-Circus Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Nellis Air Force Base NCO Of The Month Sgt. James Morgan, and his wife Kathy at the Cowboy Steak and Bean House at Circus-Circus Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada.