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Brochure, Pioneer Trail of West Las Vegas community

Date

2006

Description

Brochure highlights and maps historic points of interest in West Las Vegas.

Text

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

Las Vegas, Nevada - stockyards

Date

1935

Archival Collection

Description

Series 2. Las Vegas Land and Water Company -- Walter Bracken and the Las Vegas, Nevada Office -- Water Company

Mixed Content

Macayo Vegas Restaurant in Las Vegas, Nevada: postcard

Date

1900 (year approximate) to 1999 (year approximate)

Description

From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171).Location: 1741 East Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada.

Image

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

Date

1900 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

A view of the Las Vegas Ranch in Las Vegas, Nevada. Site Name: Las Vegas Ranch (Las Vegas, Nev.)

Image

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

Date

1900 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

A view of the Las Vegas Ranch in Las Vegas, Nevada. Site Name: Las Vegas Ranch (Las Vegas, Nev.)

Image

Photograph of the El Rancho Vegas (Las Vegas), after 1941

Date

1941 to 1960

Archival Collection

Description

View of the famous windmill sign at the El Rancho Vegas. Embossed on front of photo: "Glenn A. Davis, Photographer"
Site Name: El Rancho Vegas
Address: 2500 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Image

Photograph of Las Vegas Ranch, Las Vegas, circa 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Description

Black and white image of a man with a pipe and umbrella walking down a road at the "Old Las Vegas Ranch." This picture was identified by Shirley Ferron Swanson on October 25, 1983. Site Name: Las Vegas Ranch (Las Vegas, Nev.)

Image

Photograph of Las Vegas Airport, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1960s

Date

1960 to 1969

Description

Aerial view of the Las Vegas McCarran Airport.

Image

Photograph of Las Vegas Ranch, Las Vegas, circa 1900-1926

Date

1900 to 1926

Archival Collection

Description

The view of homes at the Las Vegas Ranch in Las Vegas, Nevada. Site Name: Las Vegas Ranch (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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