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Program from the Delta Sigma Theta Fourth Annual Social Action Luncheon, November 10, 1973

Date

1973-11-10

Description

Program from the Delta Sigma Theta Fourth Annual Social Action Luncheon: "Women Breaking New Ground." The luncheon was held at the Terrace Room at the Desert Inn Hotel.

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Photograph at Berkley Square Historic District banner unveiling event, February 9, 2013

Date

2013-02-09

Description

Banner unveiling speakers at the Berkley Square Historic District: Esther Langston, Juana Leia Jordan, Ricki Barlow, Joseph Watson, Jarmilla McMillan Arnold.

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Photograph at Berkley Square Historic District banner unveiling event, February 9, 2013

Date

2013-02-09

Description

Speakers at banner unveiling in the Berkley Square neighborhood of Las Vegas, February 9, 2013. Left to right: Esther Langston, Juana Leia Jordan, Joseph Watson, Ricki Barlow.

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Transcript of interview with Edward "Eddie" Anderson by Dennis McBride, October 11-14, 2000

Date

2000-10-11 to 2000-10-14

Description

Dennis McBride interviews Eddie Anderson (born 1946) about his role in advocating for LGBT rights, specifically his participation in the various political and social movements during previous decades. The interview begins with a discussion of Anderson’s background, including his experiences growing up in children’s homes and living with his grandparents. Anderson mentions marching with his grandparents for both workers’ and women’s rights as some of his first political involvements. Anderson also discusses his original aspirations for becoming a priest as well as his memories of meeting President John F. Kennedy during a visit to his high school when Anderson was student body president. Anderson then discusses travelling to the South, specifically in Selma, Alabama, during one summer while in high school in order to help register Black voters. Anderson then discusses his friendship with Nevada Senator Bill Raggio and his wife, and his joining of the U.S. Navy, where he met President Ri

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Myron E. Leavitt interview, March 14, 1978: transcript

Date

1978-03-14

Description

On March 14, 1978, collector Thomas Neill interviewed Myron E. Leavitt (born October 27th, 1930 in Las Vegas, Nevada) at his law office in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this interview, Leavitt discusses his law practice and running for various positions in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also speaks about growing up, playing sports, and coaching multiple sports in Las Vegas.

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Dave and Marcia Washington and their children: photograph

Date

2000 (year approximate)

Description

Color photograph of Marcia and Dave Washington (seated) and their children (standing, left to right): Amber, Ray, Angel and April. Framed certificates and plaques are on the wall behind the group.

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Dave Washington with Mayor Oscar Goodman: photograph

Date

2005 (year approximate)

Description

Color photograph of Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman and Las Vegas Fire Chief David L. Washington, standing next to a Las Vegas Fire Department truck, prior to the start of a parade. Mayor Goodman wears a sash designating him as the Grand Marshall. Handwritten on back in pen, "Mayor Oscar Goodman + David L. Washington, Fire Chief, prior to the start of many parades they attended together."

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Photograph of (left to right) April, Carrie, Josh, Johnie, Eddie, and Jeff Wright, 1991

Date

1991

Description

Color photograph of grandparents Eddie and Johnie Wright with their son, Jeff, and his three children, 1991.

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Photograph of guests at Eddie and Johnie Wright's wedding reception, April 25, 1957

Date

1957-04-25

Description

Black and white photograph of guests at the wedding reception for Eddie and Johnie Wright, April 25, 1957.

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