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Program from the Delta Sigma Theta Fourth Annual Social Action Luncheon, November 10, 1973
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Archival Collection
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Program from the Delta Sigma Theta Fourth Annual Social Action Luncheon: "Women Breaking New Ground." The luncheon was held at the Terrace Room at the Desert Inn Hotel.
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Raymond Hock papers
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The Raymond Hock Papers (1946-1991) contain a scrapbook of photos (setting traps for radio tagged birds in Alaska, at the Arctic Research Lab at Point Barrow) and programs chronicling the life of the late Dr. Raymond Hock of the Desert Research Institute and University of Nevada, Las Vegas zoology department.
Archival Collection
Alma Vining oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Alma Vining conducted by Barbara Tabach, Nathalie Martinez, and Laurents Banuelos-Benitez on February 13, 2019 for the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project. In this interview, Vining shares what it was like growing up as a child of Mexican immigrants. She talks about her childhood in McAllen, Texas, disclosing her experiences with racial discrimination as a child and as she grew into adulthood. She stresses the importance of education and lifelong learning in relation to her career as a teacher and school principal. Vining moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1972 and jumped into the community with her involvement in Nevada Association of Latin Americans (NALA) and on the television program, Minor Key. She shares her experiences earning her Master's Degree in Education at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Vining talks about her teaching career and the 30 years of experience gained in the Clark County School District.
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Interview with Linda (Mack) Smith, June 30, 2004
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of Clarabelle Decker, Las Vegas, Nevada, May 30, 1978
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Archival Collection
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Temple Beth Sholom Sisterhood scrapbook, image 90
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Committee for Jewish Education announcing a series of lectures to be given by Rabbi Arthur B. Lebowitz, November 29, 1956
Temple Beth Sholom Sisterhood scrapbook, image 93
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An invitation from Committee for Jewish Education Principal Harvey Hirsh for the Chanukah Celebration, November 25, 1956
Alex de Castroverde oral history interview: transcript
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Archival Collection
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Oral history interview with Alex de Castroverde conducted by Monserrath Hernandez on April 17, 2019 for the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project. In this interview, De Castroverde discusses his family's background and his parent's emigration story from Cuba to the United States. He talks about growing up in Reno, Nevada, his father becoming a lawyer, and attending the University of Nevada, Reno. De Castroverde remembers the establishment of De Castroverde Law Group, the significance his father had on the Hispanic community in Las Vegas, Nevada, and taking over operations of the law firm with his brother. Lastly, De Castroverde talks about his involvement with Cristo Rey St. Viator College Preparatory High School, the Guinn Center, and the Las Vegas Business Academy.
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