A portrait of a lecturer in Elementary Education Thomas F. Wilson at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).
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A portrait of W. Hubert Johnson, Assistant Dean of Continuing Education, at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
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A portrait of W. Hubert Johnson, Assistant Dean of Continuing Education, at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
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A portrait of Dr. Richard Kunkel, Dean of College of Education, at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
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A portrait of Dr. Richard Kunkel, Dean of College of Education, at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Division of Diversity Initiatives Records (1983-2003) contain Office of Diversity Initiatives statistical reports, training program material, campus committee reports, and articles gathered regarding diversity efforts for college campuses.
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Oral history interview with Michael Maxwell conducted by Claytee D. White on February 25, 2014 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In this interview, Maxwell discusses his personal history and his role as Director of Early Childhood Connection with the Las Vegas, Nevada Urban League. He describes the work he does with childcare, and how the Urban League receives funding. Maxwell also recalls his career as a teacher and administrator for the Clark County School District (CCSD). Later, Maxwell talks about the issue of school zoning in West Las Vegas, how people qualify for childcare subsidies, and the school-to-prison pipeline that many African American youth face. Lastly, Maxwell discusses the importance of having educated children in the African American community and the development of the Westside.
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Newspaper article announcing the Clark County Community College graduates, including Roosevelt Toston.
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On March 18, 1978, Mitch Cox interviewed Lois Cox (born 1938 in Ely, Nevada) about her experiences growing up in and living in Nevada. Cox first talks about her family background and then discusses her educational and employment backgrounds. She then describes her work for the Clark County School District, the changes in schools over time, and her opinions on how student activities have changed. The topics then shift to Cox’s opinions on some of Nevada’s politicians, her Basque background, and the changes in Las Vegas over time, particularly those related to gambling.
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