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Navajo Uranium Workers Oral History and Photograph Project, 1999 summer

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File

Archival Collection

John F. Campbell Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00532
Collection Name: John F. Campbell 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

Louis Wiener, Jr. oral history project correspondence and transcript, 1990

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File

Archival Collection

Valerie Wiener Papers
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Collection Number: MS-01148
Collection Name: Valerie Wiener Papers
Box/Folder: Box 01

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Memorabilia gifted to Tabach from oral history projects, 2017 to 2020

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File

Archival Collection

Barbara Tabach Papers
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Collection Number: MS-01101
Collection Name: Barbara Tabach Papers
Box/Folder: Oversized Box 06

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Gay Community Yellow Pages booth at Gay Pride: photographic print

Date

1997-05-10

Description

Gay Pride 1997 (Dennis McBride, photographer) Sunset Park, 5-10-97. Gay Community Yellow Pages booth.

Image

Nevada Gay Rodeo Association booth at Gay Pride: photographic print

Date

1997-05-10

Description

Gay Pride 1997 (Dennis McBride, photographer) Sunset Park. Nevada Gay Rodeo Association booth. (5-10-97)

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Article stating that ACLU is going to start the Lesbian Gay Rights Project, Spring 1985

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File

Archival Collection

Rodney Sumpter Papers on Doe v. Bryan
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Collection Number: MS-00411
Collection Name: Rodney Sumpter Papers on Doe v. Bryan
Box/Folder: Box 01 (Restrictions apply)

Archival Component

Will Collins oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00407

Archival Collection

Kitty Wright oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02568

Abstract

Oral history interview with Kitty Wright conducted by Dennis McBride on January 25, 2004 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In this interview, Wright discusses the life of her friend Suzanne Daly and the court cases that Daly faced. Wright recalls her memories with Daly, the court case regarding the custody of Daly's child, and her life after having a sex reassignment surgery.

Archival Collection

Marge Jacques oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02553

Abstract

Oral history interview with Marge Jacques conducted by Dennis McBride on November 19, 1998 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In this interview, Jacques discusses her friendship with the former Governor of Nevada Grant Sawyer. She talks about LGBTQ supporting policies that Sawyer contributed in, and his involvement with the progress of LGBTQ civil rights in Nevada. Lastly, Jacques describes Grant's social obligations during his time in office.

Archival Collection