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African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project Town Hall Meeting

Identifier

OH-02588

Abstract

Town hall meeting for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project facilitated by Claytee D. White on May 11, 2013. In this town hall, White explains the mission and the purpose behind the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. Attendees also speak, telling stories and histories of the African American people and communities in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Remembering Nevada Women: Nevada Women's History Project, undated

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Item

Archival Collection

Shelley Berkley Papers

Archival Component

Gay Info Nationwide booth at Gay Pride: photographic print

Date

1998-04-25

Description

Gay Pride at Sunset Park, 1998. Photographer: Dennis McBride. Gay Info Nationwide booth.

Image

Voices from the Past: the Las Vegas Springs Preserve Oral History Project Interviews

Identifier

OH-00778

Abstract

The Voices from the Past: The Las Vegas Springs Preserve Oral History Project consists of nine interviews conducted by Joe Thompson in 2002 with community members, field experts, and politicians involved in the creation of the Springs Preserve, which opened in 2007. Interviewees include Claude and Liz Warren, John Mendoza, Richard Bryan, and others. Digital audio available; no transcripts available.

Archival Collection

Kickoff Joint Veterans History Project, 2002 August 01

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Archival Collection

Shelley Berkley Papers

Archival Component

Albert (Bert) Hood oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00884

Abstract

Oral history interview with Albert Hood conducted by Dennis McBride on June 16, 1998 for the Las Vegas Gay Archives Oral History Project. In this interview Bert Hood discusses his early life, getting married to a woman, joining the army, discovering his sexuality, and the various loves of his life. He also talks about coming to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1962, working at the Sands Hotel as a bartender, serving The Rat Pack, who tipped him generously, cruising at Squires Park, local gay landmarks, and the first drag shows in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Jay and Jayson Dicotignano oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02548

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jay and Jayson Dicotignano conducted by Dennis McBride on November 05, 2006 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In this interview, the Dicotignanos talk about their marriage and the Men’s Movement of the late 1980s. Jay discusses his career as a therapist, in public health, and the process to have a gay marriage ceremony at a church. Later, the two describe gay parenthood and what gay couples did to have children. Lastly, they recall foster parent training and becoming foster parents.

Archival Collection

Laughlin history book project and publishing materials, 1987-1991

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Richard B. Taylor Papers

Archival Component

Nevada Test Site Oral History Project interview, 2010

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Alice P. Broudy Papers on Broudy v. United States

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Legislative history of Colorado River Basin Project Act, 1968

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File

Archival Collection

Colorado River Commission of Nevada Reference Library Collection

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