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The Wheel Las Vegas Rotary Club newsletter, late 1970s

Date

1975 to 1978

Archival Collection

Description

Newsletter issued by the Las Vegas Rotary Club

Text

Photograph of the Vegas Village Store, North Las Vegas, circa 1980

Date

1980

Description

Vegas Village Store in North Las Vegas prior to closing.

Image

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

Identifier

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.

Archival Collection

Casa Vegas: Las Vegas, undated

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Farnsworth Collection on Housing in Clark County, Nevada
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00497
Collection Name: Farnsworth Collection on Housing in Clark County, Nevada
Box/Folder: Box 01

Archival Component

Photograph of Old Vegas grand opening, Las Vegas, 1980

Date

1980

Description

Mrs. Mitchell, wife of Board Chairman Johnny Mitchell, cuts the ribbon at the back gate of the Frontier Fort, marking the grand opening of Old Vegas. Old Vegas President Bob Shelton looks on.

Image

The Wheel Las Vegas Rotary Club newsletter, August 4, 1977

Date

1977-08-04

Archival Collection

Description

Newsletter issued by the Las Vegas Rotary Club

Text

Photograph of Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes, Las Vegas, 1955

Date

1955

Description

The Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes posing on the steps of Las Vegas High School in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Image

Transparency of Las Vegas Fort, Las Vegas, circa early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

The north end of Las Vegas Fort in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Image

The Wheel Las Vegas Rotary Club newsletter, May 1, 1980

Date

1980-05-01

Archival Collection

Description

Newsletter issued by the Las Vegas Rotary Club

Text

Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Records

Identifier

MS-00366

Abstract

The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Records (1911-2020) contain organizational documents from the Chamber’s history, including administrative and financial records, legal documents such as ordinances and legislation, newsletters and promotional guides, advertising and publicity materials for the city and its retailers, and original photographic prints, negatives, and reproductions. The collection also contains audiovisual materials featuring Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce events from approximately 1997 to 2013.

Archival Collection