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Audrey (June) Taylor Henry oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00842

Abstract

Oral history interview with Audrey Taylor Henry conducted by Claytee D. White on February 26, 2010 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview Audrey Henry discusses her early childhood, going to the prestigious New York School of Performing Arts, and becoming a dancer. She then talks about dancing around the world and in Las Vegas, Nevada. She also discusses having to leave dance to have more time with her family, becoming an on-air radio personality, and earning her undergraduate and master's degrees.

Archival Collection

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter AKAteens reports

Date

2002-01-16

Description

From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file.

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Reverend Jesse Scott oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-01662

Abstract

Oral history interviews with Reverend Jesse Scott conducted by Claytee D. White on April 15, 2004, May 20, 2004, June 04, 2004, and June 17, 2004 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Scott begins his interviews by discussing his personal history in Louisiana during the 1930s. He describes race relations at the time and recalls anecdotes about his experiences while he was attending college at Southern University. He then discusses the discriminatory actions, especially towards African American men, and how it affected them. Scott then talks about his involvement with the Los Angeles, California branch of the National Association of the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in the late 1940s, women's participation in the NAACP, and the implementation of equal employment opportunities. Lastly, Scott discusses moving from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1970 after receiving an offer to serve as the executive director for the Las Vegas branch of the NAACP.

Archival Collection

Samuel Smith oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02429

Abstract

Oral history interview with Samuel Smith conducted by Claytee White on June 17, 2011 and June 22, 2011 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Smith discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1978 and working as a fire inspector until he retired in 2003. He also discusses organizing free reading and math classes to help people prepare for the firefighter exam.

Archival Collection

Photographs of Lena Horne with Jack Entratter, November 1960

Date

1960-11-01

Description

Set of photographs of Lena Horne with Jack Entratter.

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Film negatives of Lena Horne and Maurice Chevalier, no date

Date

Unknown year

Description

Set of film negatives showing Lena Horne with French actor Maurice Chevalier.

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