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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

Photographs of the Gay Academic Union, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 1983

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File

Archival Collection

Terry Wilsey Papers on the Las Vegas, Nevada LGBT Community
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Collection Number: MS-00472
Collection Name: Terry Wilsey Papers on the Las Vegas, Nevada LGBT Community
Box/Folder: Box 01 (Restrictions apply)

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Gay Switchboard: Las Vegas Telephone Reference Guide, 1983-1984

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File

Archival Collection

Terry Wilsey Papers on the Las Vegas, Nevada LGBT Community
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00472
Collection Name: Terry Wilsey Papers on the Las Vegas, Nevada LGBT Community
Box/Folder: Box 01 (Restrictions apply)

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Marlon Tinana at Oscar Goodman's campaign booth at Gay Pride: photographic print

Date

1999-05-08

Description

Gay Pride at Sunset Park, 1999. Photographer: Dennis McBride. Marlon Tinana at Oscar Goodman's mayoral campaign booth. (5-8-99)

Image

Gay Community Yellow Pages booth at Gay Pride: photographic print, 1997 May 10

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Item

Archival Collection

Dennis McBride Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00263
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 037

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Nevada Gay Rodeo Association booth at Gay Pride: photographic print, 1997 May 10

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Item

Archival Collection

Dennis McBride Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00263
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 037

Archival Component

Gay Pride Pageant at FreeZone night club, Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic prints, image 003

Description

Handwritten on verso: "Sebastian - Mr. Gay Pride."

Kevin Cottrell, Ephraim Ramay, and Rob Schlegel at Gay Pride: photographic print

Date

1998-04-25

Description

Gay Pride at Sunset Park, 1998. Photographer: Dennis McBride. L-R: Kevin Cottrell; Ephraim Ramay; Rob Schlegel.

Image

Coronation and Las Vegas Gay Pride event flyers, 2002 to 2003

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File

Archival Collection

Bill Schafer Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00874
Collection Name: Bill Schafer Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

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Sheriff Sam Gay, Las Vegas, Nevada, approximately 1906-1930

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File

Archival Collection

Charles P. Squires Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00002
Collection Name: Charles P. Squires Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 04

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