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Transcript of Interview with James Rogers, June 30, 2009

Date

2009-06-30

Description

James Rogers was President of the local NAACP from 1996-2000. He is also the Pastor of Greater New Jerusalem Church.

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Film transparency of an aerial view of Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1933 - late 1930s

Date

1933 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

Aerial view of Boulder City. Buildings such as the Boulder Dam Service Bureau and the Grace Community Church can be seen in the distance.

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Edward Baca oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02533

Abstract

Oral history interview with Edward Baca conducted by Claytee D. White on January 28, 2016 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Baca opens his interview describing his parents and his youth in Wyoming. He then discusses moving to Bryce, Utah in the 1940s, his career in coal mining, and the process of removing coal from the mine. Baca describes his brief time working for the federal government, going to trade school to learn morse code, and working for the railroad. He then talks about switching careers to to work as an air conditioning insulator, and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1969. Baca then describes how he found religion, his efforts to learn more about Christianity, and forming a ministry where he preaches. He discusses his Christian radio program, his singing ministry, and his efforts to save a Christian radio station from closing. Lastly, Baca discusses his religious music albums, touring in a religious music group, and faith healing.

Archival Collection

Shirley Helmick oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00832

Abstract

Oral history interview with Shirley Helmick conducted by Lyle Helmick on May 12, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Helmick discusses her personal history, occupational history, and reasons for moving to Nevada. She also explains events that the United Methodist Church hosts.

Archival Collection

Jacob D. "Jay" Bingham oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02936

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jacob D. "Jay" Bingham conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee White on January 11, 2017 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Bingham discusses growing up in the Mormon community in Nevada, serving on the North Las Vegas City Council, and his various developments of basketball and work-release programs for youth offenders.

Archival Collection

Set of photographs including Mrs. Chase, Dolores Givens' wedding, party for Rogalleane [?] Castlebery, a musical at St. Paul, and Sis Conway

Date

1968

Archival Collection

Description

Photographer's notations: Mrs. Chase, Wedding - Dolores Givens, Party for Rogalleane [?] Castlebery, Musical at St. Paul, Sis Conway, Copy Louise Harris.

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Set of photographs including Operation Independence Day Care graduation, Eloise Barnett's wedding, C.E.P. receptionist, and beauty contest at Doolittle

Date

1971

Archival Collection

Description

Photographer's notations: June 71, OI [Operation Independence] Day Care graduation, Eloise Barnett's wedding, CEP receptionist, Beauty contest at Doolittle, August 1971.

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Set of photographs including 6th grade graduation at Jo Mackey, Sister Charmers, Doolittle day care graduation, and Zion graduation

Date

1971

Archival Collection

Description

Photographer's notations: June 71, 6th Grade Graduation at Jo Mackey, Sis. Charmers, Doolittle day care graduation, Zion graduation.

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