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Ralph Denton oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Ralph Denton conducted by Dennis McBride on June 05, 2007 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In this interview, Denton discusses Fred Alward, Lieutenant Governor of Nevada in the 1930s, and his political campaign running for Governor in 1938. Denton talks about Alward having to drop out of the race because of the backlash he received for being gay.
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H. Edward (Eddie) Anderson oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Eddie Anderson conducted by Dennis McBride on October 11 and 14, 2000 for the Las Vegas Gay Archives Oral History Project. Anderson speaks about his role in advocating for LGBT rights, specifically his participation in the various political and social movements during previous decades. Additionally, Anderson speaks about his experiences and involvement with the Democratic Party and the various individuals and political figures who assisted with his cause.
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The Wheel of Rotary Las Vegas Rotary Club newsletter, December 22, 1949
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Photograph of North Las Vegas Women's Club, North Las Vegas, July 22, 1965
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Las Vegas Gay and Lesbian Chorus marching in the Gay Pride parade: photographic print
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Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride, Inc. in the Gay Pride parade: photographic print
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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, May 22, 1984
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Frontier Strike, R, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1990s (folder 3 of 7), image 22
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Louis Conner oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Louis Conner conducted by John Grygo on March 22, 2013 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In this interview, Conner discusses his personal history and growing up in Tallulah, Louisiana. He talks about moving to Las Vegas, Nevada with his family for job opportunities in the late 1950s. Conner describes his employment at the Stardust Hotel, segregation, and living in West Las Vegas. He then talks about integration in the mid-1960s, Jackson Street entertainment, and the changing demographic of the Westside. Lastly, Conner discusses the development of Las Vegas, families moving out of the Westside, and new businesses in the area.
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#56116: Maxson, Robert (President) - at Las Vegas Convention Center, 1985 March 22
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Collection Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (1980s)
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