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Theron Goynes oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02070

Abstract

Oral history interview with Theron Goynes conducted by Catrina First on April 11, 2002 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Goynes reflects upon his career as a teacher and administrator in Nevada’s Clark County School District (CCSD). He discusses his experiences becoming a teacher as an African American man during the 1950s and 1960s, and his early interactions with Native American students in Arizona. He then describes the process by which he joined CCSD in the 1960s, and quickly became an administrator. He describes his regular responsibilities, his experiences with school integration, and his efforts in maintaining working relationships with students, staff, and parents. He also offers suggestions for individuals interested in pursuing school administration.

Archival Collection

Theron and Naomi Goynes oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00708

Abstract

Oral history interview with Theron and Naomi Goynes conducted by Claytee White on June 28, 2012 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. Both Theron and Naomi Goynes discuss being African-American educators with Theron recalling his position as a North Las Vegas City Councilman. They also discuss the progression of school integration and special reading programs for students.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Theron H. Goynes, circa 1960s

Date

Unknown year in the decade of the 1960s

Description

Portrait of North Las Vegas, Nevada, public school principal and North Las Vegas Councilman and mayor pro-tempore Theron H. Goynes.

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Pamela Goynes-Brown oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02206

Abstract

Oral history interview with Pamela Goynes-Brown conducted by Kane Toomer on November 26, 2014 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In this interview, Goynes-Brown discusses her upbringing and describes her life in Las Vegas, Nevada. She talks about her education, being involved in music, and explains why her parents decided to move to Las Vegas. Goynes-Brown recalls experiencing racism in school, her employment at Mabel Hoggard Elementary School as a music teacher, and working in the Clark County School District. Later, Goynes-Brown talks about African American community leaders in Las Vegas and serving on the City Council of North Las Vegas. Lastly, Goynes-Brown talks about the importance of voting, especially the African American community, and the development of the West Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Group portrait photograph of the Goynes family, 2005

Date

2005

Description

Color group portrait photograph of the Goynes family, dated 2005. Left to right, back row: Bobby Ray Owens, III, Pamela Goynes Brown, Lydia Goynes, Joi Goynes, Byron Goynes holding Joshua Goynes, Kimberly Goynes, Mahlia Posey; front row: Michael Owens, Naomi Goynes, and Theron Goynes.

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Photograph of Theron H. Goynes, circa late 1970s

Date

1976 (year approximate) to 1979 (year approximate)

Description

Portrait of North Las Vegas, Nevada, public school principal and North Las Vegas Councilman and mayor pro-tempore Theron H. Goynes.

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Portrait photograph of Naomi Goynes, 1955

Date

1955

Description

Black and white portrait photograph of Naomi Goynes, Tennessee, dated 1955.

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Portrait photograph of Theron Goynes, 1952

Date

1952

Description

Tinted color portrait photograph of Theron Goynes as a United States Air Force aviation cadet, dated 1952.

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