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Dennis McBride and Raul Mangubat standing in front of the Get Booked booth at Gay Pride: photographic print

Date

1997-05-10

Description

Gay Pride 1997, Sunset Park. Get Booked booth. (L-R: Dennis McBride, Raul Mangubat.)

Image

D. L. Newell oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01376

Abstract

Oral history interview with D. L. Newell conducted by Paula Sue Curry on February 26, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Newell describes life in Henderson, Nevada during the 1950s and how the city has changed. Newell discusses the companies that established chemical and metal plants in Henderson, how the growth of Las Vegas, Nevada affected Henderson, and the history of gambling in Southern Nevada. He also talks about mining, medical care available in Henderson, local celebrations, and pollution caused by chemical and metal plants.

Archival Collection

Gay Volleyball Saved my Life, 2005

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Guide to the Canadian Film Centre Worldwide Short Film Festival Submissions
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00615
Collection Name: Guide to the Canadian Film Centre Worldwide Short Film Festival Submissions
Box/Folder: Box 2005-005

Archival Component

Elgin Holbert Jr. oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03763

Abstract

Oral history interview with Elgin Holbert Jr. conducted by Claytee D. White on April 28, 2021 for African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project.

Elgin Holbert Jr. discusses growing up in the Westside community of Las Vegas, the activities he participated in as a child, community leaders he admired, and his observations of mixed family life (as his father was Black and his mother was white). Elgin also speaks of his work as a Red Cap on the Union Pacific Railroad (UPR), his time at Nevada Power, and his experience dealing cards at various Las Vegas casinos including the Riviera Hotel and Casino (for 15 years), the Tropicana Las Vegas (for 15 years), and the Treasure Island Hotel (for 20 years).

Subjects discussed include: Viola Cunningham; Union Pacific Railroad; Riviera Hotel and Casino; Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel Casino; Treasure Island Hotel; Cotton Bowl; Jimmy Gay; Jefferson Recreational Center; and Eleanor Walker

Archival Collection

Will Provance oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02745

Abstract

Oral history interview with Will Provance conducted by David Schwartz on July 14, 2016 for the Slot Operations Oral History Project. Provance discusses his various roles in the gaming industry the difference between managing slot machines in his earlier positions and video lottery terminals (VLTs) in his current position in Ohio. He also discusses what he believes makes a good slot floor and how slot operations has changed since he started in the industry.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Sheriff Sam Gay, Las Vegas, circa 1906-1920s

Date

1906 to 1929

Description

A portrait of Sheriff Sam Gay Las Vegas, Nevada.

Image

"Index and Tables", "Assembly History", and "Senate History" books, 1981

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Robert E. Robinson Legislative Papers
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00416
Collection Name: Robert E. Robinson Legislative Papers
Box/Folder: Box 04

Archival Component

Richard Powell as Auntee Social at the second annual Gay Pride parade, image 001: photographic print

Date

1998-04-25

Description

Gay Pride 1998 (Dennis McBride, photographer) 2nd annual parade. Richard Powell as Auntee Social, Las Vegas Bugle gossip columnist.

Image

Richard Powell as Auntee Social at the second annual Gay Pride parade, image 002: photographic print

Date

1998-04-25

Description

Gay Pride 1998 (Dennis McBride, photographer) 2nd annual parade. Richard Powell as Auntee Social, Las Vegas Bugle gossip columnist.

Image

H. P. Fitzgerald oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00582

Abstract

Oral history interview with H. P. Fitzgerald conducted by Wymon Henderson on March 14, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Fitzgerald discusses black history in Las Vegas, Nevada, school integration, and being one of the first black administrators for Clark County School District.

Archival Collection