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The Best Of Times, The Worst Of Times: A Bio-Cultural Analysis Of The Ferguson District, 1892-1909, Dawna Eileen Ferris
The Best Of Times, The Worst Of Times: A Bio-Cultural Analysis Of The Ferguson District, 1892-1909, Dawna Eileen Ferris
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
This study concerns an analysis of the Ferguson District, a late 19th-early 20th century gold mining district in southeastern Lincoln County, Nevada. Historical events are reconstructed for the boom years between 1892-1909 and critical bio-cultural variables investigated. The hypothesis that silicosis ("miner's consumption") was the leading cause of death in the District during this period is tested. Mortality and morbidity rates in the study area are compared with similar data from two other Nevada mining regions; The results of the study indicate that infectious and chronic diseases of the respiratory system accounted for over 25 percent of the Ferguson District …
Political Culture And Water Politics In Nevada: Las Vegas Attempts To Quench Its Thirsts, Andrea Kristen Gerlak
Political Culture And Water Politics In Nevada: Las Vegas Attempts To Quench Its Thirsts, Andrea Kristen Gerlak
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
Today it is clear that the issue of water and its unavoidable scarcity in many areas has secured a permanent place on the public policy agenda. Certainly in Las Vegas, Nevada the rapid population growth, great economic development and extreme arid climate make the region vulnerable to the dangers of a water shortage. While some estimates suggest that Las Vegas will use all of its water by 1997, Las Vegas appears to be unprepared to deal with the challenge of water scarcity. This lack of real planning and conservation has led to the Las Vegas Valley Water District's "water grab", …
Goodsprings: A Historical Archaeological Review Of The Yellow Pine Mining District, Christina A Miller
Goodsprings: A Historical Archaeological Review Of The Yellow Pine Mining District, Christina A Miller
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
This thesis consists of a comparative analysis of the written historical record and surface archaeological features relevant to three mines of the Yellow Pine Mining District. The intent is to discover if field observations do indeed confirm historical documentation. Using archival sources combined with an intuitive non-random sampling method, various feature systems associated with mining were recorded in order to discern chronological and historical accuracy. Research questions concerning length of mining activities, number of men employed at the mines, feature systems utilized, and the current condition of each site were addressed to confirm documentation and the historical significance of these …
A Methodological Study And Forecasting Of Room Occupancy Trend In Las Vegas, William Weixia Wang
A Methodological Study And Forecasting Of Room Occupancy Trend In Las Vegas, William Weixia Wang
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
The purpose of this research is to develop a systematic methodology for occupancy forecasting and to obtain the future occupancy trend for the Las Vegas hotel/motel industry; A systematic analytical model is developed for generic hotel/motel occupancy forecasting; The analytical model includes log-linear regression models and "other" extrapolation forecasting models for model parameter estimation and optimization; The model is applied to Las Vegas and the U.S. lodging occupancy data from 1973 through 1990 and is used to forecast Las Vegas and the U.S. room occupancies from 1991 through 1993.
Trace Element Analysis Of Selected Springs In The Virgin River Basin, Mary Ann Yelken
Trace Element Analysis Of Selected Springs In The Virgin River Basin, Mary Ann Yelken
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
Spring water from 23 springs in and near the Virgin River Basin (southwestern Utah, northwestern Arizona, and southeastern Nevada) was collected and analyzed for chemical concentrations. Trace elements and major ion chemistry was used to determine the potential for utilizing water chemistry to provide information on spring water source and flow pathways. Principal Component Analysis (PCA), rare earth element (REE) normalization patterns, and mineral equilibrium modeling (PHREEQE) techniques were used to analyze the data set. Four major spring water groups were displayed by the PCA, based on similarities in water chemistry. The analyses suggest that spring water chemistry is a …