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Frank F. Watts Photograph Collection

Identifier
PH-00169
Abstract

The Frank F. Watts Photograph Collection (approximately 1940-1959) contains black-and-white photographic prints, negatives, and slides. The photographs were taken in and around the El Rancho Vegas Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada and include publicity photographs, celebrity images, wedding photographs, and images of the hotel interior and exterior. Also included are images of the El Rancho's executives with national figures, including Eleanor Roosevelt and Walter Winchell. A few additional images depict the Hoover Dam (Boulder Dam) and Lake Mead.

Archival Collection

William J. Moore Jr. Photograph Collection

Identifier
PH-00158
Abstract

The William J. Moore Jr. Photograph Collection (approximately 1942-1960) consists of black-and-white photographic prints, negatives, and one oversize image depicting William "Bill" J. Moore Jr.'s career as a casino operator in Las Vegas, Nevada. Images include events at the Moore family home and the Hotel Last Frontier. Also included are images of Moore with politicians, casino operators, and other notable figures in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Memorial for Queer Rhyolite Papers

Identifier
MS-01067
Abstract

Memorial for Queer Rhyolite Papers (2019-2020) contains documentation about the temporary monument installed for the inaugural Bullfrog Biennial at the Goldwell Open Air Museum in Rhyolite, Nevada in 2019. Materials include an information pamphlet about the exhibit as well as a small aluminum-cast monument with an inscribed dedication. Digital files in this collection include photographs of the monument during and after installation, images of Budd's sketchbook, and documents about the monument including exhibit proposals and articles written by Budd. The collection also includes archived versions of Budd's personal website and two online articles written by Budd published on the Nevada Humanities website and Engaging Collections online art journal.

Archival Collection

Interview with Layton James O'Neill, July 23, 2004

Date
2004-07-23
Description
Narrator affiliation: Health Physicist, U.S. Atomic Energy Commission; Department of Energy

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Interview with NDE Immersion Group, January 13, 2006

Date
2006-01-13
Description
Narrator affiliation: Peace Studies, Nevada Desert Experience

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Interview with Julia Occhiogrosso, June 17, 2004

Date
2004-06-17
Description
Narrator affiliation: Protester, Loyal Dissenter

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Interview with James Nobuo Yamazaki, October 14, 2005

Date
2005-10-14
Description
Narrator affiliation: Physician in Charge, Atomic Bomb Casualty Commission, Nagasaki

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Interview with John Frederick Campbell, July 23, 2004

Date
2004-07-23
Description
Narrator affiliation: Operations Mining Superintendent, Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Company (REECo)

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Interview with Byron Leo Ristvet, April 17, 2006

Date
2006-04-17
Description
Narrator affiliation: Containment scientist, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Dept. of Defense

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