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The Roosevelt Fitzgerald Interview for "Nevada, One of Fifty" Program consists of one audiocassette. This series of radio programs produced by the University of Nevada, Reno, was part of the U.S. Bicentennial celebration, and explored various aspects of the state: history, politics, immigrants, Native Americans, government, ghost towns, art, and some individuals. Every show featured a different host and guest. In this interview, Dr. Mark Weinstein interviews Dr. Roosevelt Fitzgerald on the subject of "Ethnic groups in Nevada." Fitzgerald was a University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) faculty member and Director of the Ethnic Studies program. He dedicated his life to teaching and was well-known as a researcher and writer of the history of the Black experience in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Early view of the Hotel Nevada on Fremont and Main. Handwritten transcription from original: "1909 or 1910. R. Pearce. Hotel Nev, now Sal Sagev." The Hotel Nevada changed to the Sal Sagev from 1931-1955, then to the Golden Gate Hotel and Casino.
Site Name: Hotel Nevada
Address: 1 Fremont Street
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A lit sign reading "No Vacancy" and "Office" for an unknown motel.
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