Las Vegas Israelite of Nevada, Vol. 22, No. 22 (1986-11-28), page 22
Page
22
Digital ID
sn86076010_1986112801_022
Search Results
Junior League of Las Vegas Oral History Project
Identifier
MS-01175
Abstract
The Junior League of Las Vegas Oral History Project (2011-2019) consists of five oral history interviews conducted by Carole Terry between 2011 and 2019. Interviewees discuss their experiences living in Las Vegas and being part of the Junior League of Las Vegas. Interviews exist as physical transcripts only; no audio is available.
Archival Collection
Jimmy Gay oral history interview: audio clip
Date
1972-04-12
Archival Collection
Description
Jimmy Gay discusses racism in Las Vegas before and after World War II. He says that prior to WWII, there wasn't a lot of prejudice, and there were only a few African American families. After WWII, he says that the influx of soldiers returning and the migration of Black families from the South led to Las Vegas becoming the "Mississippi of the West."
Sound
Las Vegas Cover, 2000 September 22
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Junior League of Las Vegas Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00179
Collection Name: Junior League of Las Vegas Records
Box/Folder: Box 25
Collection Name: Junior League of Las Vegas Records
Box/Folder: Box 25
Archival Component
Chart, revised charges to the Las Vegas Land and Water Company, September 22, 1942
Date
1942-09-22
Archival Collection
Description
Chart showing revised charges to the Las Vegas Land and Water Company from the Union Pacific Railroad Company for the years 1939-1941 and the first nine months of 1942 based on projected and actual water consumption in Las Vegas.
Transcribed Notes: Auditor of Disbursements' Office, Omaha, Nebraska - September 22, 1942.
Text
Carole Terry's "Germans in Las Vegas" Oral History Project
Identifier
OH-00143
Abstract
Carol Terry's "Germans in Las Vegas" Oral History Project (2007) contain the oral histories conducted by Terry while researching for a chapter on Germans in Las Vegas, Nevada for The Peoples of Las Vegas book. Terry interviewed over 60 individuals and the collection contains the printed transcripts and audiocassettes from each interview.
Archival Collection