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Vegas PBS Interviews for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project

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OH-03598

Abstract

Oral history interviews with Ruby Amie Pilot, Eva G. Simmons, Melvin Sanders, Jarmilla McMillan-Arnold, Hannah Brown, Sonny Thomas, and Claytee White conducted by Vegas PBS on April 01, 2013, April 02, 2013, April 12, 2013, and November 19, 2013 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In these interviews, the participants discuss their early lives and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada. Pilot talks about segregation on the Las Vegas Strip, integration, and the importance of church activities in the African American community. Simmons describes her career as a teacher, the schools on the Westside, and businesses on Jackson Street. Thomas describes the funeral industry and his role as a funeral director. McMillan-Arnold talks about segregated Las Vegas, African American entertainers, and the issue of homelessness on the Westside. Brown remembers growing up on the Westside, segregated schools, and her role as President of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women – Las Vegas chapter. Lastly, Sanders discusses his childhood in Las Vegas, being the son of a preacher, and the redevelopment of the Westside.

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Henry (Hank) Peluaga oral history interview, 2005 April 22

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Nevada Test Site Oral History Project Records

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Bid tabulation booklet: multiple projects, 1970 April 22

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File

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J. A. Tiberti Construction Records

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Medical Advisory Panel Project Report, 1949 July 22

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File

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Human Radiation Experiments Records

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Mike Heidmann oral history interview, 2012 October 22

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File

Scope and Contents

In 1990 Heidemann joined the Lovelock Volunteer Fire Department. He currently works at the Hawthorne Army Depot, Hawthorne Fire Department, and works as a Chief Training Officer and EMS Coordinator. He is also an instructor for the State Fire Marshall.

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History of Emergency Medical Services in Nevada Oral History Interviews

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Slavin, Ed, oral history, Nye County Town History Project, undated

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File

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Mountain West's Yucca Mountain Socioeconomic Project Records

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Fort Irwin Archaeological Project Report Number 22, 1986

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File

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Elizabeth von Till and Claude N. Warren Professional Papers

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#66997: Students Giving Oral Arguments - Samahon Project, 2009 April 16

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File

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2000s)

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Patricia Van Betten correspondence regarding oral history project, 2004 April 20

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File

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History of Nursing in Southern Nevada Oral History Project Records

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