The Black Experience in Southern Nevada Oral History Project features a core set of twelve interviews donated to the UNLV Libraries in the early 1970s. In 1978 the UNLV Libraries Special Collections and Archives received a grant to edit and transcribe the interviews from the U. S. Office of Education, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare and distributed by the Nevada State Library. The project was completed by Elizabeth Nelson Patrick between 1978 and 1979 with an abstract of the interviews distributed statewide.
Mr. And Mrs. S. H. "Barney" Manor with their daughter in the foreground in Millers, Nevada. Handwritten description provided on back of image: "Barney and I and Jo. I am some thing here. Only weigh 98 - but weight 103 again now. Wonderful. Mr. and Mrs. Sh. H. Manor and daughter. Barney' a nickname from Barney Oldfield, because he had such a heavy foot when driving. Barney's real name was Sam Houston Manor. As of 2/20/80 Barney was still living at Hawthorn and Round Mountain, 90 yrs. old. He worked for Tonopah & Goldfield RR-sect(?)hand. Their marriage was a love match. Barney had sandy red hair. He had a slight shake in his hands as I do, and because I had red hair, too, everyone teased that I really was his daughter. This photo probably taken at Millers, Nevada. Quotation and information told to Elizabeth Nelson Patrick, 2/20/80."
On November 25, 1974, collector James M. Greene interviewed Russell K. Grater (born November 16th, 1907 in Lebanon, Indiana) in his home in Boulder City, Nevada. This interview offers an overview of the United States Park Service. Mr. Grater also offers an overview on the history of housing developments in the Las Vegas Valley and Nelson Township. The interview concludes with discussion on the leaf system of local plants.
Color view of the facade of Binion's Horseshoe. Transcribed from original: "Binion's Horseshoe Club. Downtown Las Vegas. The 'Bright Spot,' on the world's brightest 2 blocks, featuring the largest electric sign in the world. Long famed for 'Fast Action' the HORSESHOE HOTEL & CASINO has 100 guest rooms, 24-hour restaurant, 3 cocktail bars, 'round-the-clock' casino, air curtain and FREE inside parking." Publishing info from original: "'Mirro-Krome' by H. S. Crocker Co., Inc., Los Angeles, Calif. Dist by. Douglas Venable. 920 E. Bonanza Rd., Las Vegas, Nev." Site Name: Horseshoe Club Address: 128 East Fremont Street