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James Perkins oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01464

Abstract

Oral history interview with James Perkins conducted by Janel Houldsworth on June 22, 2005 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Perkins reflects upon his career as a teacher and administrator with Nevada’s Clark County School District (CCSD). He describes the process by which he chose to pursue special education, and eventually became a teacher and administrator at several elementary and special education schools throughout the school district. He discusses issues such as student and staff diversity, and his interactions with Native American students through the development of Ute V. Perkins Elementary School in Moapa, Nevada. He also describes his approach to school administration, and his daily routine as a principal.

Archival Collection

Pamela DiMiceli, Leslie Fox-Priest, Jenna Fox, Steven Fox, and Jeffrey Fox oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03649

Abstract

Oral history interview with Pamela DiMiceli, Leslie Fox-Priest, Jenna Fox, Steven Fox, and Jeffrey Fox conducted by Claytee D. White on November 22, 2019 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, siblings Pamela, Leslie, Steven, and Jeffrey talk about their family background and upbringing in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pamela and Jeffrey remember attending Las Vegas High School, going to the movies at the Fremont, El Portal, and the Fox theaters, and school integration. Steven describes his childhood in Las Vegas and his educational experience. Jenna is the daughter of Leslie and also participates in the interview.

Archival Collection