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Grace Hayes in a floor-length cape-sleeved dress: photographic print
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Maurine and Fred Wilson and Dr. William S. Park Photograph Albums
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The Maurine and Fred Wilson and Dr. William S. Park Photograph Albums (1900-1930s) consist of twelve albums containing black-and-white photographic prints and three black-and-white photographic negatives. The photographs are primarily related to the families of William S. Park, John S. Park, and Fred and Maurine Hubbard Wilson. Included are images of the Park homes in Las Vegas, Nevada; Park and Wilson family members; scenes of early Las Vegas, Nevada; outdoor activities, and vacation trips to California, Colorado, and Mexico.
Archival Collection
J. Harold Tilton oral history interview
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Oral history interview with J. Harold Tilton conducted by David M. Hollic on February 21, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Tilton discusses his personal history and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1925. He then describes the development of Las Vegas and recalls the expansion of the city in both the north and west. Lastly, Tilton discusses the construction of homes in undeveloped desert land, as well as environmental and social changes in Las Vegas.
Archival Collection
Set of photographs including NAACP Voter Registration at Gilbert, and Negro History Program at Kit Carson: image 014
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Archival Collection
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Set of photographs including NAACP Voter Registration at Gilbert, and Negro History Program at Kit Carson: image 015
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Set of photographs including NAACP Voter Registration at Gilbert, and Negro History Program at Kit Carson: image 016
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Archival Collection
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Set of photographs including NAACP Voter Registration at Gilbert, and Negro History Program at Kit Carson: image 017
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Archival Collection
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Set of photographs including NAACP Voter Registration at Gilbert, and Negro History Program at Kit Carson: image 018
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Archival Collection
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Davis, Sammy, Jr., 1925-1990
Samuel George Davis Jr. (1925-1990) was a successful comedian, actor, dancer, and singer in America during the mid-20th century. Davis was also a part of the famous Rat Pack with lifelong friend and collaborator, Frank Sinatra, and frequently performed in Las Vegas, Nevada. He overcame racism during his career and refused to appear at clubs that practiced racial segregation. Some well known recordings of Davis’s include "I've Gotta Be Me" and the hit "The Candy Man."
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