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Guy Rocha, Debunking Nevada's Biggest Myths

Published October 8, 2010 at 5:00 AM PDT

Retired state archivist Guy Rocha talks about the biggest and most outlandish myths in Nevada's history and why we believe them. Rebroadcast

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Guy Rocha, retired Nevada State Archivist

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  • Arizona History\
  • Guy Rocha Day Proclamation
  • NV Magazine: QA with Guy Rocha
  • State Library and Archives: Myth # 1 - Workers Buried in Hoover Dam
  • State Library and Archives: Myth # 3 - Key Pittman on Ice
  • State Library and Archives: Myth #31 - Nevada's "Silver" Capitol "Dome"

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