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Photograph of Debbie Conway with First Lady Edwina Richardson, 2012

Date

2012

Description

Color photograph of Debbie Conway with First Lady Edwina Richardson at the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church Food Bank discussing supplementary items needed.

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Photograph of Debbie Conway with First Lady Edwina Richardson, 2012

Date

2012

Description

Color photograph of Debbie Conway with First Lady Edwina Richardson receiving an award for work at the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church (MOSES) Food bank, 2012.

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Photograph of Eddie and Johnie Wright at their wedding reception, April 25, 1957

Date

1957-04-25

Description

Photograph of Eddie and Johnie Wright cutting the cake at their wedding reception.

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Series of two Polaroid photographs of Tracy Lewis with principal displaying donation from WAAK-UP

Date

Unknown year

Description

Series of two color Polaroid photographs of Tracy Lewis with the principal of Kermit R. Booker Sr. Empowerment Elementary School displaying a five hundred dollar donation from Westside Action Alliance Korps -- Uplifting People (WAAK-UP).

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Handwritten list of Jewish graduates of Las Vegas High School from 1950-1958, by Michael S. Mack, 2015

Date

2015

Archival Collection

Description

This list of names, as remembered by Michael Mack, shows the Jewish graduates of Las Vegas High School in the 1950s.

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Elbert Edwards Papers

Identifier

MS-00311

Abstract

The Elbert Edwards Papers (1869-1988) consist of manuscripts, newspaper clippings, and audio recordings documenting the history of Southern Nevada. The materials were compiled by Las Vegas, Nevada educator Elbert Edwards and contain a heavy emphasis on Mormon history. Other items of interest include biographies of Southern Nevada officials, Boulder City Cemetery genealogical records, and reports from the Clark County School District.

Archival Collection

Club Metro bar grand opening, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital image

Date

2013-07-20

Description

From the Dennis McBride Photograph Collection (PH-00263) -- LGBTQ+ events and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada -- Digital images file. Notes from the donor, Dennis McBride: Kelvin Atkinson came out on the floor of the Nevada Senate on April 22, 2013 while arguing against the state's proscription of same-sex marriage. On October 9, 2014 Atkinson and his partner, Sherwood Howard, became the first same-sex couple to marry in Nevada. Atkinson resigned his office on March 5, 2019 over accusations he misappropriated campaign funds for his personal use. He was convicted of fraud and sentenced to prison on July 18, 2019. ... Ruben Kihuen was later elected to the U. S. House of Representatives from Nevada's District 4. Accused of sexual misconduct he did not seek re-election in 2018. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: James Healey [Nevada State Assemblyman, District 35, Democrat (gay)]; Heidi Swank [Nevada State Assemblywoman, District 16, Democrat]; Kelvin Atkinson [Nevada State Senator, District 4, African American, Democrat (gay)]; unidentified man; unidentified Club Metro owner; Ruben Kihuen [Nevada State Assemblyman, District 10, Latino, Democrat]; David Parks [Nevada State Senator, District 7, Democrat (gay)]; unidentified Club Metro owner; unidentified man; Mother Loosey Lust Bea Lady [aka Tracy Skinner (Sin Sity Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence)]; Tony Clark; unidentified Sister of Perpetual Indulgence

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Las Vegas African American Community Conversations, Part 4: Early African American Legal Community: video

Date

2012

Description

The Las Vegas African American Community Conversations is a four part, one hour round table conversation with local Las Vegans. They share their powerful stories and great history, with topics ranging from “Migration, Civil Rights, Education, Church, Entertainment and the Early Legal Community”. Part Four: A conversation about “ Early African American Legal Community” MODERATOR- Rachel Anderson (Professor-UNLV Boyd School of Law) PANELISTS- Michael L. Douglas (Justice-Supreme Court of Nevada) Karen Bennett (Justice- Las Vegas Justice Court) Booker Evans (Greenberg Traurig, LLP) John R. Bailey ( Attorney/Managing Partner Bailey Kennedy) Timothy C. Williams (Justice-District Court)

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