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Oral history interview with John R. Shown conducted by Robert E. Pilgreen on March 18, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Shown discusses his personal history living in Las Vegas, Nevada since 1953. Shown then describes casinos that were built during his lifetime, and recalls the development of the Las Vegas Strip. Shown then discusses gambling, and the effect that gambling has on the Las Vegas economy.
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Stamped portion near lower right corner reads 'Union Pacific System, L.A. & S.L. R.R. Scale: 1" = 100'. Date: 12-4-30. Office Division, Eng'r. Los Angeles. Drg. No. 916.' 10 3/4 in. x 33 3/4 in. Scale: 1" = 100"..
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Map showing industrial users' connections to railroad pipelines in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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'Drawing B-617.' 'Office of Vice President, Los Angeles,California.' Accompanies: L. R. Maag letter to Thomas A. Campbell, June 15, 1953 (Box 14 Folder W26 File No. 1).
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Label in lower right coner: 'Union Pacific System. Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Co. Form 30, No. 6-4002. Las Vegas, Nevada. Location of proposed water line to be installed along Track No. 8. Scale 1" = 100'. Chief Engineer's Office, L.A. & S.L.R.R. Co., Los Angeles, Caif. May 1, 1931. Dwg. No. 36103.' Handwritten in red pencil on label: 'W.O. 9798.' Accompanies: Work Order Authority for Extensions and Additions to Exisiting Property, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Co., May 1, 1931. (Box 25 Folder 80-12).
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'Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Company, Union Pacific Railroad Company, Exhibit A.' 'Office of Vice President-LVL&WCompany, Los Angeles, California, October 4, 1950.'
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