Part of an interview with Senator Joe Neal by Claytee White on February 7, 2006. Neal discusses his early work in the Nevada Legislature, including his support for restoring rights to felons and his opposition to capital punishment.
Part of an interview with Senator Joe Neal by Claytee White on March 6, 2006. Neal discusses the cost of tourism posed by the gaming industry in Nevada and compares the low taxes on gaming profits to higher gaming taxes elsewhere.
Part of the fourth interview with Senator Joe Neal conducted by Claytee D. White on March 24, 2006. Five interviews cover Neal's life from his birth in Mounds, Louisiana, in 1935 to his service as a local politician and community leader. Shortly after joining his family in Las Vegas, Neal served 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 clip, Neal comments on his experience in Nevada politics.
Part of an interview with Senator Joe Neal by Claytee White on June 1, 2006. Neal talks about his work in local government and working to prevent fraud in the election of Aaron Williams, the first African American North Las Vegas city councilman.
Scenic view of Death Valley. The back of the photograph/postcard reads, "167- Death Valley from Dante's View in the Black Mountains of Southern California. Bad water in the flat lands of Death Valley can be seen from Dante's view in the Black Mountains of Southern California" and "Color Card Kodachrome reproduction by Mike Roberts Studios. Berkley 4, California."
Groundbreaking ceremony for a buildings designed most likely by Harry H. Whiteley. The two individuals holding shovels are Pat Boone (left), and Nevada Governor Grant Sawyer (right).
Opening ceremony of the Las Vegas Convalescent Center, operated by the United Convalescent Hospital, with a manuscript describing the opening ceremony. Street Address: 2832 Maryland Parkway
Close up photograph of a sculpture at Hoover Dam. There are rocks and boulders in the background. This photograph was taken sometime between 1950-1969.
City of Las Vegas Rehabilitation Farm designed by Harry H. Whiteley and Associates, Architects, and Engineers. This photograph was taken sometime between 1950-1969. Site Name: City of Las Vegas, Nevada Rehabilitation Farm
Exterior view of the Las Vegas City Jail. This jail was designed by Harry H. Whiteley and Associates, Architects, and Engineers. There are several cars parked outside of the jail.