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Group portrait photograph of the first black family to move into Carver Park, October 13, 1943
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Archival Collection
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Black and white group portrait photograph of the first black family to move into Carver Park, Henderson, Nevada, dated October 13, 1943. Pictured in their kitchen, from left to right: Robert C. Williams; Mrs. Rosie Lee Williams; Theodore, 14; Cleopatra, 13; Roscoe, 9; Clarice, 5; and Yvonne, 4.
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Photograph of the first family in Carver District, October 13, 1943
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Archival Collection
Description
Black and white photograph of the first family in Carver District, Carver Park, Henderson, Nevada, dated October 13, 1943. Pictured outside their home, from left to right: Robert C. Williams; Mrs. Rosie Lee Williams; Theodore, 14; Cleopatra, 14; Roscoe, 9; Clarice, 5; and Yvonne, 4.
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Photograph of the first family in Carver District, October 13, 1943
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Archival Collection
Description
Black and white photograph of the first family in Carver District, Carver Park, Henderson, Nevada, dated October 13, 1943. Pictured outside their front door, from left to right: (top row): Robert C. Williams, Mrs. Rosie Lee Williams; (middle row): Theodore and Cleopatra; (bottom row): Yvonne, Clarice, and Roscoe.
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Newspaper clipping, A History of Black Newscasters in Las Vegas, The Sentinel-Voice, June 29, 1989
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Archival Collection
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The Sentinel Voice article featuring Roosevelt Toston in a history of black newscasters in Las Vegas. Article also features Ray Willis and Bob Bailey.
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Newspaper clipping, Advertisement for Roosevelt Toston on the Channel 8 News, publication unknown, circa 1973
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Archival Collection
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Advertisement for Roosevelt Toston on the Channel 8 News from "The Seen at the Scene."
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Photograph of Dr. Claude Perkins, 1980
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Archival Collection
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Dr. Claude Perkins, Clark County School District Superintendent.
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Photograph of unidentified musicians at Carver House Hotel and Casino
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Archival Collection
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Black and white photograph of unidentified musicians at Carver House Hotel and Casino.
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J. David Hoggard oral history interview
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Oral history interview with J. David Hoggard conducted by Claytee White and unnamed interviewer on various dates in 1997, 1998, and 1999 for the Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN). Hoggard discusses serving in World War II, being transferred to Nellis Air Force Base in 1945, and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada from New Jersey in 1946. He also recalls becoming one of the first African American police officers in Las Vegas, and working in the Clark County School District for 15 years. Hoggard then discusses his involvement with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), including serving as chapter president for four years.
Archival Collection
Photograph of the Doolittle Swift Steppers, 1967
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Archival Collection
Description
Black and white photograph of Doolittle Swift Steppers Drill Team including Maxine Brewer, Carolyn Brewer, Sylvia Chaney, Thelma Prather and chairwoman Ms. Haynes.
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