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L. J. Bowman oral history interview
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Oral history interview with L. J. Bowman conducted by Lidia Sedano on October 11, 2004 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Bowman discusses his upbringing and path to becoming a teacher during the 1970s. He discusses his experience as a teacher in Wisconsin and in Montana, but highlights his 17 years as principal in various Montana school districts prior to becoming a teacher in the Clark County School District in the 1990s. He discusses his personal philosophy of education, and how it influenced his career as an administrator. He also discusses highlights and challenges of his career, and provides suggestions on what makes a successful principal.
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Video Interview with Ruby Amie Pilot at Vegas PBS, April 12, 2013
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Ruby shares highlights of her life and career path such as working with Hazel Gay, and working as the first fulltime black employee at Sears, and at Palm Mortuary. She provides details of breaking the color barrier on the Strip in 1960s.
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Video Interview with Eva G. Simmons at Vegas PBS, November 19, 2013
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Eva is a founder of Les Femme Douze, a teacher for nearly four decades, community leader. Talks about recruitment of black teachers; Mabel Hoggard among other topics from the 1960s-1980s; and the future of the Westside.
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Video Interview with Sonny Thomas at Vegas PBS, April 1, 2013
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Sonny operates the Thomas & Jones Funeral Home. He recalls the funeral industry and his first jobs in casino kitchens from 1960 - 1980s.
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Video Interview with Hannah Brown at Vegas PBS, April 2, 2013
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Hannah describes her love of education, being a woman of "firsts" and president of 100 Black Women. She recounts stories about growing up on the Westside and crossing paths with famous people.
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Stones used as barriers in Ascaya, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph
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Las Vegas Stadium site pre-construction, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph
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Las Vegas Stadium site pre-construction, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph
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Las Vegas Stadium site pre-construction, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph
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