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Transcript of third interview with Senator Joe Neal by Claytee D. White, March 3, 2006
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Third interview in a series of five with Nevada State Senator Joe Neal conducted by Claytee D. White on March 3, 2006. Born in Mounds, Louisiana, in 1935, Neal joined his family in Las Vegas as a young man shortly before serving in the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1958. Following his military service, he earned a bachelor's degree in political science at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Neal continued his education at the Institute of Applied Science in Chicago, Illinois, with postgraduate work in law. From 1973 to 2001, he served in the Nevada Legislature as the Senator from Clark County Senatorial District No. 4. In the third interview, Neal shares details of his service to Nevada. He recalls legislation enacted to achieve integration of the hotels and unions, his efforts to increase state taxes on the gaming industry, and his successful campaign strategies. Neal also relates the history of the Economic Opportunity Board in Nevada and predicts the outcome of the 2006 gubernatorial race.
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Transcript of fourth interview with Senator Joe Neal by Claytee D. White, March 24, 2006
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Fourth interview in a series of five with Nevada State Senator Joe Neal conducted by Claytee D. White on March 24, 2006. Born in Mounds, Louisiana, in 1935, Neal joined his family in Las Vegas as a young man shortly before serving in the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1958. Following his military service, he earned a bachelor's degree in political science at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Neal continued his education at the Institute of Applied Science in Chicago, Illinois, with postgraduate work in law. From 1973 to 2001, he served in the Nevada Legislature as the Senator from Clark County Senatorial District No. 4. In the fourth interview, Neal shares opinions on capital punishment, southern Nevada utility ownership, the ethics and political influence of the gaming industry, high hospital costs, and the bailout of the Economic Opportunity Board, among other issues. He comments on his induction into the Nevada State Senate Hall of Fame and reviews changes in Las Vegas over the years, particularly in education. Neal closes with thoughts on the future of downtown Las Vegas and the potential impact of planned renovations and high-rise buildings on the Westside.
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Transcript of fifth interview with Senator Joe Neal by Claytee D. White, June 1, 2006
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Fifth interview in a series of five with Nevada State Senator Joe Neal conducted by Claytee D. White on June 1, 2006. Born in Mounds, Louisiana, in 1935, Neal joined his family in Las Vegas as a young man shortly before serving in the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1958. Following his military service, he earned a bachelor's degree in political science at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Neal continued his education at the Institute of Applied Science in Chicago, Illinois, with postgraduate work in law. From 1973 to 2001, he served in the Nevada Legislature as the Senator from Clark County Senatorial District No. 4. In the fifth interview, Neal recalls the rise of the Black Panther Party and the atmosphere of fear when Patty Hearst was kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army. In closing, Neal relates that voting machines were impounded to protect votes for Aaron Williams, the first black elected to the city council of North Las Vegas, and shares memories of Judge Mendoza.
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Transcript from interview with Jocelyn Oats conducted by John Grygo and Claytee D. White, November 20, 2012
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Transcript from interview with Jocelyn Oats by John Grygo. Oats came to Las Vegas with her family and grew up on the Westside. Her father was a leader in the community and a founder of Victory Baptist Church. Her mother provided child care for people in the community. Oats works with Nevada Partners and the Youth Employment for Summer (YES), and reflects on the community in Las Vegas.
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Transcript of interview with Mildred Breedlove by Steve Drappo, February 18, 1979
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Googie architectural design drawing of Riviera Villa (Las Vegas), exterior elevation, circa 1961
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Pencil sketch of the proposed Googie-styled Riviera Villa in Las Vegas.
Address: Las Vegas; Clark County; Nevada
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Googie architectural design drawing of the Wilbur Clark Shopping Center (Las Vegas), bird's-eye perspective, circa 1961
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Artist's conception of a proposed shopping center in Las Vegas. Instances of the name of the shopping center have been erased in the drawing. 'Bond Road & Maryland Parkway, Clark County, Nev.' (Bond Road was the former name of Tropicana Avenue.) Rendered by J. M. Larsen.
Address: Las Vegas; Clark County; Nevada
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Googie architectural style design drawing of the Blue Skies Mobile Homes Park chapel (Las Vegas), exterior perspective, circa 1961
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Conceptual drawing of a chapel for a mobile home park in Las Vegas. 'G Van' in lower right corner of drawing.
Architecture and Design Style: GoogieImage
Googie architectural design drawing of the Fun-Land Amusement Park (Las Vegas), bird's-eye perspective, circa 1961
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Conceptual rendering of Fun-Land Amusement Park in Las Vegas for Sam Pearlstein. Rendered by B. W. Powers.
Address: Las Vegas; Clark County; Nevada
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Googie architectural design drawing of an entrance to an unnamed recreation center, circa 1961
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Drawing of an entrance to a recreation center for an unnamed complex.
Architecture and Design Style: GoogieImage