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Transcript from interview with Jocelyn Oats conducted by John Grygo and Claytee D. White, November 20, 2012

Date

2012-11-30

Description

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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Sarah Winnemucca: photograph

Date

1864 (year approximate) to 1891

Description

Photographs from the Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection -- Native Americans and Petroglyphs -- Sarah Winnemucca file. Written on the back: "Photo file # 1360, negative. Sarah Winnemucca, full length view. Please credit Nevada State Museum."

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Lee Canyon, Clark County, Nevada: photograph

Date

1936

Description

Photograph of a man, probably J. T. McWilliams, standing in front of trees and a mountain in Lee Canyon. J. T. McWilliams owned a portion of Lee Canyon, which he donated to become a public park. From the Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection (PH-00214) -- People -- J. T. McWilliams and family file.

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