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Marcus Mason oral history interview
Identifier
OH-01210
Abstract
Oral history interview with Marcus Mason conducted by Leon Green on February 04, 2013 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. Mason talks about his childhood in Las Vegas, Nevada, his parents’ past occupations, and how his religious upbringing influenced his career choices as an adult.
Archival Collection
Photograph of Oscar Stocker, C.N. McGovern and members of a railroad crew, Caliente, Nevada, circa 1900s-1920s
Date
1900 to 1929
Archival Collection
Description
Oscar Wellington Stocker, C.N. McGovern, and members of a San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad crew from Las Vegas. The photo was taken in Caliente, Nevada. McGovern was the father-in-law of Harley A. Harmon, first county clerk of Clark County, Nevada.
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Photograph of the Rotary Club, Hoover Dam, circa October 1946
Date
1946
Archival Collection
Description
An image of Rotary Club members having lunch at Boulder Dam while Governor Vail Pittman gives a speech. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of the band West standing outdoors, circa 1968
Date
1968
Archival Collection
Description
The musical group West, comprised of Ron Cornelius, Joe Davis, Michael Stewart, Lloyd Perata, Bob Claire, and Jon Sagen. They performed at the 1968 Gala Show ending the Epic Convention in Las Vegas.
Image
Interior of Café Espresso Roma: photographic print
Date
1991-05
Archival Collection
Description
Interior of Café Espresso Roma, 4440 S. Maryland Pkwy. (across from UNLV) (Photo by McBride, May, 1991)
Image
Fremont Street, image 003: postcard
Date
1946 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
The Main Stem, Fremont Street, Las Vegas, Nevada. (c. 1946). The postcard has a letter on verso.
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