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Las Vegas History-Hotels, 1909-1971
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Las Vegas Library Regional History Files Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00809
Collection Name: Las Vegas Library Regional History Files Collection
Box/Folder: Box 13
Collection Name: Las Vegas Library Regional History Files Collection
Box/Folder: Box 13
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Las Vegas History-Library, 1915-1971
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Las Vegas Library Regional History Files Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00809
Collection Name: Las Vegas Library Regional History Files Collection
Box/Folder: Box 13
Collection Name: Las Vegas Library Regional History Files Collection
Box/Folder: Box 13
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Las Vegas-History-Transportation, 1930-1974
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Las Vegas Library Regional History Files Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00809
Collection Name: Las Vegas Library Regional History Files Collection
Box/Folder: Box 13
Collection Name: Las Vegas Library Regional History Files Collection
Box/Folder: Box 13
Archival Component
Las Vegas, Nev- History, 1542-1904
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Las Vegas Library Regional History Files Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00809
Collection Name: Las Vegas Library Regional History Files Collection
Box/Folder: Box 13
Collection Name: Las Vegas Library Regional History Files Collection
Box/Folder: Box 13
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Black History Week invitations from the City of Las Vegas
Date
1997-01-14 to 1997-01-09
Archival Collection
Description
From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file.
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A. D. Hopkins oral history interview
Identifier
OH-00885
Abstract
Oral history interview with A.D. Hopkins conducted by an unidentified collector on February 26, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Hopkins discusses the historical background of Pioche, Nevada.
Archival Collection
Campus history and historial aerials, 1959-1990
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Thematic Slides and Prints
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Collection Number: PH-00388-06
Collection Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Thematic Slides and Prints
Box/Folder: Box 113
Collection Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Thematic Slides and Prints
Box/Folder: Box 113
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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
"Tommy" oral history interview
Identifier
OH-02056
Abstract
Oral history interview with "Tommy" conducted by Dennis McBride on April 28, 1998 for the Las Vegas Gay Archives Oral History Project. Thompson discusses his life as a gay man, his parents’ acceptance despite being heavily religious, and writing poems for the Las Vegas Bugle for many years.
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