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Larry Cooper oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Larry Cooper conducted by Claytee D. White on March 05, 2018 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In this interview, Cooper discusses his early life in Las Vegas, Nevada and growing up in the Westside. He talks about his educational experiences in Las Vegas, attending the Arkansas Agricultural, Mechanical and Normal College (now University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff), and teaching mathematics. Cooper recalls his employment at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, becoming Vice President of Emerging Markets, and relocating around the United States for work. He remembers moving back to Las Vegas in the mid-2000s, his friendship with civil rights leader Jimmy Gay, and the contributions Gay made for the African American community. Cooper describes Westside businesses, and casinos on Jackson Street. Lastly, Cooper discusses the future of the Westside.
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FreeZone and Gipsy night club in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic prints
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Marge Jacques oral history interview
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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.
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Stuart, I.F., and Anderson, R.O. 1999. "Owl Creek Energy Project: A Solution to the Spent Fuel Temporary Storage Issue." WM 9 Proceedings, Feb. 28- Mar. 04, 1999. Tucson, Arizona: "HLW, LLW, Mixed Wastes and Environmental Restoration-Working Towards Cleaner Environment. La Grange Park, Illinois: American Nuclear Society, 1999
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Collection Name: Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for Yucca Mountain, Nevada
Box/Folder: Box 44
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Gipsy Nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic prints
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Albin, A.L.; Singleton, W.L.; Moyer, T.C.; Leo, A. C. ; Lung, R.C.; Eatman. G.L.W.; and Barr, D.L. 1997. Geology of the Main Drift - Station 28+00 to 55+00, Exploratory Studies Facility, Yucca Mountain Project. Yucca Mountain, Nevada Milestone SPG42AM3. Denver, Colorado: Bureau of Reclamation and U S. Geological Survey, 1997
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Collection Name: Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for Yucca Mountain, Nevada
Box/Folder: Box 29
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T-Shirt Color: Gray; Front: Schnecksville Community Fire Co. No.1 North Whitehall Township, Fire Dept. Emblem; Back: Schnecksville Community Fire Co. No. 1 Station 22 North Whitehall Twp. Lehigh County, Dept. Emblem And Fire Engines, approximately 2001-2012
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Collection Name: New York-New York Hotel and Casino 9-11 Heroes Tribute Collection
Box/Folder: Box 247
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Safer Sex Party at Angles-n-Lace Fundraiser in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic prints
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#71660: Kayla Bland, a participant in UNLV's Journey program which provides grants for underrepresented 11th- and 12th-graders to do health research, is working on a project examining a brain protein and its role in neurodegenerative disease on July 24, 2017. Bland, will be attending UNLV in the fall and majoring in biochemistry and minoring in neuroscience, 2017 July 24
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Collection Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s)
Box/Folder: Digital File 01
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Charmers Serial Party in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic prints
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