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Lesbian and Gay Academic Union (LGAU)
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Las Vegas, Nevada LGBTQ Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00251
Collection Name: Las Vegas, Nevada LGBTQ Collection
Box/Folder: N/A
Collection Name: Las Vegas, Nevada LGBTQ Collection
Box/Folder: N/A
Archival Component
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
"History of CCSD" oral history interviews, 2005
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Patrick W. Carlton Papers on the Oral History of the Public School Principalship Project
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Collection Number: MS-00829
Collection Name: Patrick W. Carlton Papers on the Oral History of the Public School Principalship Project
Box/Folder: Box 10
Collection Name: Patrick W. Carlton Papers on the Oral History of the Public School Principalship Project
Box/Folder: Box 10
Archival Component
"Gay 90s Revue" booklet, 1960
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Las Vegas Variety Club Records
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Collection Number: MS-00590
Collection Name: Las Vegas Variety Club Records
Box/Folder: N/A
Collection Name: Las Vegas Variety Club Records
Box/Folder: N/A
Archival Component
Nevada Gay Rodeo Association float in the Gay Pride parade: photographic print, 1999 May 08
Level of Description
Item
Archival Collection
Dennis McBride Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00263
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 040
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 040
Archival Component
H. P. Fitzgerald oral history interview
Identifier
OH-00582
Abstract
Oral history interview with H. P. Fitzgerald conducted by Wymon Henderson on March 14, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Fitzgerald discusses black history in Las Vegas, Nevada, school integration, and being one of the first black administrators for Clark County School District.
Archival Collection
H. P. Fitzgerald oral history interview
Identifier
OH-00581
Abstract
Oral history interview with H. P. Fitzgerald conducted by Kathlyn Wilson on March 09, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Fitzgerald discusses black history in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also talks about school integration and being one of the first black administrators for Clark County School District.
Archival Collection
C. D. Williams oral history interview
Identifier
OH-01985
Abstract
Oral history interview with C. D. Williams conducted by Edwin R. Smith on July 07, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Williams discusses his career as a firefighter in Las Vegas, Nevada and the history of the Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Department. He describes his early history, moving to Las Vegas in 1942, and how he obtained his position in the Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Department. Williams also describes his training, the equipment they utilized, and how that equipment, as well as the fire department itself, has changed over time. He tells anecdotes of calls and his experiences in the department. Williams explains how the construction of the Basic Magnesium Plant and Nellis Air Force Base affected the fire department. He talks about how and why the Clark County Fire Department and North Las Vegas Fire Department were established, and how Las Vegas casinos paid the city for fire protection. Lastly, Williams discusses being drafted during World War II and his service as a military fire fighter.
Archival Collection
Dykes on Bikes at the second annual Gay Pride parade, image 001: photographic print
Date
1998-04-25
Archival Collection
Description
Gay Pride 1998 (Dennis McBride, photographer) Sunset Park. (4-25-98) 2nd annual parade; Dykes on Bikes.
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