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Scrapbook of poetry and other clippings
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Archival Collection
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Scrapbook of poetry and other clippings
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Gerry Rojas-Cantres oral history interview: transcript
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Oral history interview with Gerry Rojas-Cantres conducted by Barbara Tabach on January 29, 2021 for the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project. Gerry talks of his arrival to Las Vegas after growing up in Puerto Rico. He also discusses his work as both a porter at McCarran Airport and a shop steward for the Culinary Workers Union Local 226.
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Edith Fernandez oral history interview: transcript
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Oral history interview with Edith Fernandez conducted by Marcela Rodriguez-Campo and Claytee D. White on September 27, 2018 for the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project. In this interview, Fernandez discusses her upbringing in Las Vegas, Nevada and growing up in the Charleston Heights neighborhood. She recalls living in a predominantly white community, and the growth of Latinx families in that area. Fernandez talks about her educational experience in the city, her father's involvement with Culinary Worker Union Local 226, and identifying as a Chicana American. Later, Fernandez remembers her involvement with opening the Cambridge Center, working with the Latino Youth Leadership Conference (LVLC), and becoming the District Director for Representative Steven Horsford. Lastly, Fernandez discusses her role as the Associate Vice President at Nevada State College (NSC).
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Photograph of a woman posing in front of the Lake Mead Lodge, Nevada, circa 1940s to 1950s
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Photograph of the front exterior of the Lake Mead Lodge, Nevada, circa 1940s to 1950s
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Photograph of the front entrance of the Lake Mead Lodge, Nevada, circa 1940s to 1950s
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Slide of people at the Hoover Dam pier sign, April 18, 1931
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Slide of the Boulder Junction celebration, September 17, 1930
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Photograph of Rotary Club at Hoover Dam, October 1946
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Archival Collection
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An image of people sitting at the head table at a Rotary Club luncheon at Boulder Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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