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Westside School alumni oral history interviews
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Oral history interviews of Westside School alumni conducted by Claytee D. White on March 20, March 29, April 27, and June 22, 2010 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project.
Alumni of the Historic Westside School of Las Vegas, also known as the Las Vegas Grammar School, gathered in 2010 to celebrate the official registration of the school as a historic site in the city. These alumni discussed their education, what they remember of the school, their teachers, and what life was like in Las Vegas at that time.
The individuals interviewed are: Jackie Y. Brantley, Eugene Buford, Margaret (Addison) Coleman, Regina Cone, Shirley Edmond, Frank Harris, Otis Harris, Tisha Harris, Willie B. (Jones) Jackson, Jerry Neal, Sadie Marie Prentiss, Calvin Wallace Jr., Nathaniel Whaley, and Cleophis Williams.
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Additional Images for Reference
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This collection of aerial photographs focus on the Colorado River, Lake Mead, and Lake Powell. They were created in 2021 and 2022 as part of Jamey Stillings' series titled
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Collection Name: Jamey Stillings Photographs
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Harvey's Limited Edition Plate Collection
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The Harvey's Limited Edition Plates Collection (1970-1979) contains four pewter plates that depict four Las Vegas, Nevada historical sites: the Union Pacific Depot; City Hall in 1935; Clark County Courthouse in 1914; and Fourth Street School in 1910.
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Photograph of people in Western dress gambling, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1934-1950
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Transcript of interview with Stella Fleming by Suzanne Wright, February 24, 1979
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On February 24, 1979, Suzanne Wright interviewed Stella Fleming (born December 1, 1897 in Victoria, Canada) about her experiences as a Las Vegas, Nevada resident and as a worker in the welfare department in Clark County. Fleming first talks about some of her work in welfare and specifically the early practices of the welfare administration. She also discusses her work as it related to the Works Progress Administration, the American Red Cross, and the Nevada Emergency Relief Program. Fleming also provided some anecdotes about her experiences in that field before moving on to discuss some of the historical aspects of Las Vegas, such as the atomic testing, specific landmarks and locations, and the development of the city.
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Transcript of interview with Shirley Faye Helmick by Lyle Helmick, May 12, 1978
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On May 12, 1978, Lyle Helmick interviewed his mother, Shirley Helmick (born March 7, 1930 in Colorado), in her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two discuss Helmick’s personal history, occupational history, and reasons for moving to Nevada. The interview concludes with Helmick explaining events that the United Methodist Church hosts.
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II. Property development, 1997 to 2017
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The Property Development series is comprised of records regarding the Junior League of Las Vegas' efforts to restore and preserve the Whitehead House and the Morelli House. Records include the chronological acquisition of both houses, the Junior League's historic restoration and rehabilitation efforts, stewardship activities, records on funding efforts to finance the property development, and the use of the Morelli House as the Junior League's headquarters.
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Collection Name: Junior League of Las Vegas' Records on the Morelli House Preservation Project
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General Jarbidge papers, approximately 1910 to 2000
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Historical photographs of Jarbidge, Nevada. Included are early panoramic views, l930s rodeos, a series of building photographs taken in the 1970s by the Elko County Assayer's Office, the 1936 Mormon Cricket invasion, and more. Of particular interest are the Claude Gillham photographs (1910-1935) donated by Krinn McCoy. These include some photographs taken inside the Elkoro Mill.
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Collection Name: Jarbidge, Nevada Community Archives Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
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