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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

Roberta Kane oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03238

Abstract

Oral history interview with Roberta Kane conducted by Barbara Tabach on September 6, 2017 and May 22, 2018 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Kane explains how she was the first born Jewish baby in Las Vegas, Nevada and her parents’ deep involvement with the Jewish community of the 1930s. She then talks about the formalization that occurred in the Jewish community with the building of Temple Beth Sholom. In a second session, Kane recalls the Wildcat Lair, a gathering spot of students from Las Vegas High School in the 1950s.

Archival Collection

Victoria and Brad Babich oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00095

Abstract

Oral history interview with Victoria and Brad Babich conducted by Claytee D. White on November 22, 2013 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, the Babich couple describe their family histories and life in Las Vegas, Nevada during the mid-twentieth century. Brad Babich discusses his father's work in the gaming industry of Las Vegas, the prevalence of organized crime in the city, the influence of Howard Hughes and the federal government, and other aspects of Las Vegas history. He also talks about nuclear weapons tests at the Nevada Test Site and the health problems some employees acquired there. The two talk about recreational activities of the time, as well as the entertainers that performed on the Las Vegas Strip. Other topics of discussion include race relations in Las Vegas, casino history, and changes that have occurred over the years in the city.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 22nd commencement program, 1985 May 26

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Commencement Programs and Graduation Lists
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Collection Number: UA-00115
Collection Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Commencement Programs and Graduation Lists
Box/Folder: Box 03

Archival Component

Frontier Strike, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1992 (folder 1 of 4), image 22

Date

1992

Description

Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike

Image

MGM rally, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1990s (folder 1 of 1), image 22

Date

1990 to 1999

Description

Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.B. Other Demonstrations and Strikes

Image

Solidarity march, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1990s (folder 1 of 1), image 22

Date

1990 to 1999

Description

Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.B. Other Demonstrations and Strikes

Image

Union parade, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1990s (folder 1 of 2), image 22

Date

1990 to 1999

Description

Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.B. Other Demonstrations and Strikes

Image