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Jean S. Childs oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Jean Childs conducted by Claytee White on December 02, 2013 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. Jean recalls the culture shock of segregation and racism her family encountered upon arriving in Las Vegas, Nevada from California in 1963. Jean spoke about how her mother was a role model for her, who carved a path of fighting for the underprivileged, growing the Head Start program in Las Vegas.
Archival Collection
Musicians Wives Club Scrapbooks
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The Musicians Wives Club Scrapbooks (1960-1974) consist of four scrapbooks about the Las Vegas club, and include photographs, meeting minutes, newspaper clippings, and local events.
Archival Collection
Transcript of an interview with Nafeesa Sallee by John Gyrgo, March 21, 2013
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Archival Collection
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Interview with Nafeesa Sallee by John Grygo, March 21, 2013. Sallee moved to Las Vegas from Cleveland in 1978 and entered into a 34-year banking career from which she retired in 2013.
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David Jackson walking up the cliffs of La Jolla: photographic print
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Archival Collection
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Portrait of a Mojave woman: phototgraphic print
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Archival Collection
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Transcript of Interview with Marion Bennett, July 2, 2009
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Archival Collection
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Marion Bennett has served twice as local NAACP President. He also talks about the integration of casinos, schools, and housing. Marion has been the pastor for Zion Methodist for over 40 years.
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