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Accent Las Vegas/Las Vegas Promo/Las Vegas Marquees/Las Vegas Archival Tapes:

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

William Mors Audiovisual Collection
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Collection Number: MS-01147
Collection Name: William Mors Audiovisual Collection
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Archival Component

Aerial photograph of Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1964

Date

1963 to 1965

Description

Aerial photograph of a portion of the Las Vegas Strip, looking northeast in Las Vegas, Nevada. The New Frontier, marquee for the Silver Slipper, and Wilbur Clark's Desert Inn can be seen in the foreground; the La Concha, Riviera and Sahara hotels can be seen near the upper left; the Landmark Hotel tower (under construction) and dome-shaped Las Vegas Convention Center can be seen in the upper right. The KLAS-TV building, on E. Desert Inn Rd., and broadcast tower are seen in the upper center.

Image

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

Film transparency of Las Vegas Fort, Las Vegas, 1929-1930

Date

1929 to 1930

Description

The Las Vegas Fort in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Image

Photograph of Las Vegas Club, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1945-1955

Date

1945 to 1955

Description

View of Las Vegas Club at 18 Fremont St., Las Vegas, Nevada. Site Name: Las Vegas Club (Las Vegas, Nev.)

Image

Letter from Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas) to W. M. Jeffers, May 20, 1942

Date

1942-05-20

Archival Collection

Description

Explanation of why Las Vegas Land and Water Company had undercharged users by almost $900 the previous year.

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