Las Vegas Israelite of Nevada, Vol. 22, No. 22 (1986-11-28), page 22
Page
22
Digital ID
sn86076010_1986112801_022
Search Results
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
Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, June 22, 1911 to February 7, 1922
Date
1911-06-22 to 1922-02-07
Archival Collection
Description
Bound volume of Las Vegas City Commission Minutes from June 22, 1911 to February 7, 1922.
Text
Gudrun Fonfa oral history interviews
Identifier
OH-02549
Abstract
Oral history interviews with Gudrun Fonfa conducted by Dennis McBride on June 15, 2008 and June 22, 2008 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In these interviews, Fonfa discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1981 and describes the lesbian community at the time. She talks about the founding of organizations to support the rights of the gay community. Fonfa discusses her contributions to Nevadans for Human Rights (NHR) and the development of the gay community. Lastly, Fonfa describes Women United of Nevada (WUN) and the organization's decision to change their mission statement.
Archival Collection
Las Vegas Fiber Arts Guild oral history project interviews
Identifier
OH-03424
Abstract
The Las Vegas Fiber Arts (LVFA) Guild oral history project interviews (2020-2023) consist of interviews conducted by the LVFA Guild of their membership. The interviews cover a wide range of topics, and members discuss their individual history of weaving and the fiber arts, preferred methods, and different types of fibers. Interviewees also discuss mentors within the craft, their level of involvement with the guild, and the different events that the LVFA Guild organizes in Las Vegas, Nevada. Digital audio and transcripts available.
Archival Collection
Photograph of the Strip, Las Vegas, December 22, 1976
Date
1976-12-22
Archival Collection
Description
An aerial view of Las Vegas Strip, looking north from just below the Aladdin Hotel and Casino. Scenic tour plane is visible in photograph.
Image
"Oral History Project, A-D" bibliography, 1966
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Elbert Edwards Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00311
Collection Name: Elbert Edwards Papers
Box/Folder: Box 02
Collection Name: Elbert Edwards Papers
Box/Folder: Box 02
Archival Component
Vegas PBS Interviews for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project
Identifier
OH-03598
Abstract
Oral history interviews with Ruby Amie Pilot, Eva G. Simmons, Melvin Sanders, Jarmilla McMillan-Arnold, Hannah Brown, Sonny Thomas, and Claytee White conducted by Vegas PBS on April 01, 2013, April 02, 2013, April 12, 2013, and November 19, 2013 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In these interviews, the participants discuss their early lives and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada. Pilot talks about segregation on the Las Vegas Strip, integration, and the importance of church activities in the African American community. Simmons describes her career as a teacher, the schools on the Westside, and businesses on Jackson Street. Thomas describes the funeral industry and his role as a funeral director. McMillan-Arnold talks about segregated Las Vegas, African American entertainers, and the issue of homelessness on the Westside. Brown remembers growing up on the Westside, segregated schools, and her role as President of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women – Las Vegas chapter. Lastly, Sanders discusses his childhood in Las Vegas, being the son of a preacher, and the redevelopment of the Westside.
Archival Collection
Photograph of Chabad of Las Vegas, Las Vegas (Nev.), September 22, 2016
Date
2016-09-22
Archival Collection
Description
The Chabad of Las Vegas at 1261 Arville Street.
Image