Search Results
Autographed group portrait photograph of North Las Vegas Council members with Senator Richard Bryan, circa 1989
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white autographed group portrait photograph of Senator Richard Bryan with North Las Vegas Council members, circa 1989. Senator Bryan and Councilman Theron H. Goynes are third and second from the right. The autograph reads: "Theron -- Best wishes to you and the City of North Las Vegas. I enjoyed our visit -- Richard H. Bryan U.S. S."
Image
Portrait photograph of Theron Goynes with Senator Richard Bryan, circa 1990
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white autographed portrait photograph of Theron Goynes with Senator Richard Bryan, during a visit to Bryan's offices in Washington, D.C., circa 1990. Senator Bryan's autograph reads: "Theron -- always nice to have you with us in Washington. Best wishes to you, Naomi & all your fine constituents in the City of North Las Vegas -- Richard H. Bryan U.S. S."
Image
Video Interview with Jarmilla McMillan-Arnold at Vegas PBS, April 2, 2013
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Daughter of Dr. James McMillan, first black dentist in Las Vegas and a former NAACP president, recalls moving to Las Vegas from Detroit, learning about segregation here. She mentions list of outstanding female mentors and community leaders, and much more.
Moving Image
Video Interview with Melvin Sanders at Vegas PBS, April 1, 2013
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Melvin Sanders talks about growing up on the Westside as the son of a pastor/auto detailing business owner. He recalls tensions and the joy of his upbringing during the 1960s. He tells a story about working for State Gaming Board at age 16, going to college on a football scholarship, and an encounter with Sonny Liston. Sanders and his brothers inherited his father's auto detailing business.
Moving Image
