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Photograph of a woman standing next to a water conservation sign in Jean, Nevada, circa 1920s

Date

1920 (year approximate)

Description

Woman in Western-style clothing standing outdoors in Jean, Nevada next to a sign on a post which reads, "Please don't waste the water, we have to buy it."

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Transcript of interview with Jerry Eppenger by Claytee D. White, September 14, 2011

Date

2011-09-14

Description

Interview with Jerry Eppenger conducted by Claytee D. White on September 14, 2011. Eppenger's family moved from Arkansas to Las Vegas in 1953. Joining the Marine Corps in 1964, he was among the early combatants in the Vietnam War. After a brief time in Alaska, he returned to Las Vegas and found work as a security guard at Bonanza Hotel and Nevada Test Site before attending dealer school. Eppenger recalls local black leaders and describes episodes in segregation and racial relations of 1970s Las Vegas. He shares memories of his beloved Cadillac and the fast and lucrative lifestyle of a dealer.

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Transcript of interview with Arlone Scott by Glen Ette Davis, July 3, 1975

Date

1975-07-03

Description

Interview with Arlone Scott conducted by Glen Ette Davis on July 3, 1975. Born in Louisiana, Scott moved to Las Vegas in 1951, eventually becoming a hotel maid supervisor. She shares her early experiences of positive race relations among churches in Las Vegas and notes that the Culinary Union improved job opportunities for minorities. Scott concludes with comments on the effects of discrimination and segregation on entertainment and recreation for blacks.

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Edgewater Casino Resort double mounted pylon sign, Laughlin, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1986

Description

The exterior view of the (now defunct) sign for the Edgewater Casino Resort during the day.

2020 S Casino Dr, Laughlin, NV 89029


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