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Brenda and Johnny Williams oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-02655

Abstract

Oral history interviews with Brenda Manlove Williams and Johnny Williams conducted by Claytee D. White on April 18, 2016 and May 03, 2016 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In the first interview, Brenda discusses her early life in Nashville, Tennessee and attending Fisk University. She talks about being a member of The Fisk Jubilee Singers and later transferring to Tennessee State University. Brenda recalls moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1972, her employment at Caesars Palace as a cocktail waitress, and the nightlife entertainment at the time. Lastly, Brenda discusses the social and political divides in the African American community of Las Vegas. In the second interview, Johnny describes being one of the first African American card dealers and pit bosses. He talks about his employment at Caesars Palace and changes in the gaming industry. Lastly, Brenda discusses her employment with Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC).

Archival Collection

Letter from A. M. Folger (Las Vegas) to Frank Strong, April 5, 1948

Date

1948-04-05

Archival Collection

Description

Estimated costs for a new subdivision to extend water mains.

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Photograph of railroad engine carrying lumber, Lake Tahoe (Nev.), 1880-1920

Date

1880 to 1920

Description

Large locomotive engine sits behind a chain-link fence. Inscription with photo reads: "Glenbrook #1 engine gained fame hauling lumber from the sawmills at Lake Tahoe to the divide at Spooner Summit where it was flumed down and timber the mines at Virginia City."

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Letter from J. Ross Clark to Crowell and Allott, December 22, 1904

Date

1904-12-22

Archival Collection

Description

Letter informs Crowell and Allott that the Union Pacific does not intend to move Dr. Bracken's store and refuses to let them move their own shop.

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