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Photograph of Las Vegas Sorority, Las Vegas, circa 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Description

A black and white photograph of women of Las Vegas Sorority.

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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

Photograph of the Las Vegas Ranch, Las Vegas, circa 1905

Date

1904 to 1906

Description

A black and white image of the Las Vegas Ranch. The white sign mounted on the top of the small wooden building reads: "Las Vegas Ranch; Stores, Hotel, & Post Office."

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

Date

1945 to 1955

Description

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

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Las Vegas Art League Scrapbooks

Identifier

MS-00185

Abstract

The Las Vegas Art League Scrapbooks are comprised of two scrapbooks, housed in a binder and a pressbook, that were presented as an annual report to the American Artists Professional League in 1967 by the Las Vegas Art League in Las Vegas, Nevada. The collection includes newspaper clippings, photographs, and information about the activities of the Las Vegas Art League during 1966.

Archival Collection

Letter from Howard W. Cannon (Las Vegas) to W. H. Johnson (Las Vegas), April 17, 1951

Date

1951-04-17

Archival Collection

Description

The irrigation practices on the Las Vegas Ranch were being blamed for the mosquito problem in Las Vegas, and the Las Vegas Land and Water Company was being asked to address it.

Text

Slide of "Viva Las Vegas", Las Vegas, June 1964

Date

1964-06

Description

A "Viva Las Vegas" dance sequence which was filmed at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in the Southern Regional Division (now UNLV) gym. Actress Ann-Margret is pictured at the center.

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The Wheel Las Vegas Rotary Club newsletter, late 1970s

Date

1978 to 1979

Archival Collection

Description

Newsletter issued by the Las Vegas Rotary Club

Text

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

Date

1929 to 1930

Description

The Las Vegas Fort in ruins in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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

Date

1929 to 1930

Description

The old Las Vegas Fort in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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