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Notes
- Summary:
- Dundee Jones moved to Henderson in 1973 after accepting a position as Parks and Recreation Director. He worked in this post for 24 years. He talks about the state of Henderson's parks during his first years on the job and about some of the things he did to expand and improve upon the parks and recreational areas in the city. He refers to school parks, Green Valley parks, O'Callaghan Park, and the Arroyo Grande Sports Complex. He mentions several individuals who worked for the city and who helped the city face the many challenges posed by the growth that occurred throughout the 1980s and 1990s. This interview was conducted in celebration of Henderson's 50th year as an incorporated city.
- Creation/Production Credits:
- Henderson Libraries thanks the City of Henderson for their cooperation in providing this oral history interview and associated transcript for inclusion in this digital collection. Henderson Libraries also thanks Laurie Fruth, general manager at UNLV TV, and her team for digitizing this interview.
- Additional Physical Form:
- The original interview was conducted by and resides with the Office of the City Clerk, Archives and Records Services in Henderson, Nevada.
- Creation/Production Credits:
- Transcription provided by April Parra.
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Henderson District Public Libraries
- Holding Location:
- City of Henderson Living History Interviews
- Rights Management:
- The City of Henderson holds copyright to this material but has provided Henderson District Public Libraries permission to include it in this digital collection. It is intended for personal, educational or research purposes only. Any other use without prior expressed permission is prohibited. Please contact the City of Henderson’s Office of the City Clerk, Archives and Records Services, in Henderson, Nevada for additional rights information and permission to use this item: http://www.cityofhenderson.com/city_clerk/contact_us.php
- Resource Identifier:
- hem0452 ( Digital Id )
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