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West, Charles I., 1908-1984
"Dr. Charles West was a prominent African-American figure who worked to advance the cause of civil rights in Southern Nevada.
Charles I. West was born in Washington, D.C. on September 27, 1908. His parents, Dr. Charles and Rebekah West, had four children.
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McClure, Florence
Florence McClure worked on behalf of women in Las Vegas, co-founding the organization Community Action Against Rape (CAAR) and advocating for incarcerated women. Born Florence Alberta Schilling in Centralia, Illinois on September 26, 1919, she attended MacMurray College for Women before transferring to Hardin Business College where she graduated in October 1941.
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Neal, Joe, 1935-2020
Joseph M. Neal Jr. was born July 28, 1935. Senator Joe Neal shares many memories of his childhood in Mound, Louisiana. He recalls his mother leaving him and his older brother Willie with a woman named Bea so that she could go to Alexander to get a job. He and Willie were ages 2 and 4, respectively, and were frequently left on their own. Willie would leave periodically for hours at a time and come back with food. He eventually took Joe to meet the couple who were supplying the meals, Mary and Gowens Prayder.
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Clipping with photograph of Catherine Jamerson Johnson, 1976
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Archival Collection
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Photograph from the funeral program of Catherine H. Jamerson Johnson (1917-1976). She worked at Sill's Drive-In and later became owner-operator of Hamburger Heaven.
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Photograph of Morris Johnson and Will Anderson, circa 1980
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Archival Collection
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Color photograph of Morris Johnson (hat and glasses). Johnson owned Hamburger Heaven until selling to Will (center) and Helen Anderson in 1980.
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Photograph of Hamburger Heaven interior during construction of an addition, circa 1980
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Archival Collection
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Color photograph of the interior addition to Hamburger Heaven. The addition was built in the 1980s after the Andersons took over.
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Proclamation certificate for "That's What Friends are For" Day, October 10, 1987
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Archival Collection
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City of Las Vegas document announcing 1987 fundraiser that roasted Louis Conner at the Moulin Rouge.
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Portrait photograph of Theron Goynes, circa late 1950s
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Archival Collection
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Tinted color portrait photograph of Theron Goynes as a young adult, circa late 1950s.
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