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Samuel Smith oral history interview
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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.
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Elsie Whipple oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Elsie Whipple conducted by Hugo A. Cascos Jr. on March 22, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Whipple discusses Southern Nevada history and recalls the construction of Boulder (Hoover) Dam. Whipple also recalls the first hotels and casinos to open on the Las Vegas, Nevada Strip, and her work as a missionary with the Mormon Church.
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Renee Christy on stage at Gay Pride: photographic print
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Gay Pride 1998 at Sunset Park. Photographer: Dennis McBride. Renee Christy with the microphone.
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Gipsy nightclub banner at Gay Pride: photographic print
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Audio recording clips of interview with Hazel Gay by Claytee D. White, December 2, 1995
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Three audio clips from an interview with Hazel Gay conducted by Claytee D. White on December 2, 1995. Hazel and her husband Jimmy Gay moved to Las Vegas in 1946, becoming leaders in the African American community during the civil rights era. In the clips, Gay recalls the Moulin Rouge from her perspective as manager of the dress shop.
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Ed May oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Ed W. May conducted by Claytee D. White on July 22, 2010 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, May discusses golfing in Las Vegas, Nevada and the Valley View Club, an organization for predominately African American golfers, and its significance to the African American community. May describes how the club began and recalls anecdotes from his time as president of the club for nine years.
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Flex nightclub float at Gay Pride: photographic print
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Freezone Nightclub booth at Gay Pride: photographic print
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Gay Pride 1999 at Sunset Park; Photographer: Dennis McBride. Freezone Nightclub booth at Sunset Park. (5-8-99)
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Rainbow flag flying at Gay Pride: photographic print
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People seated on benches at Gay Pride: photographic print
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