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LaVaun Hendrix oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00838

Abstract

Oral history interview with LaVaun Hendrix conducted by Judy Laliberte on February 27, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. The two discuss how Hendrix originally came to Nevada, her occupational history, and differences between the school system in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hendrix explains how a changing school system has affected her job as a teacher and her students. She goes on to talk about the above-ground atomic tests, Helldorado, changes to the desert, and Nevada during World War II.

Archival Collection

Allin Chandler oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00361

Abstract

Oral history interview with Allin Chandler conducted by Claytee D. White on December 9, 2002 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Allin Chandler discusses his education and career history, including being a teacher and educational administrator in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1968-1990 as well as being a part of the Clark County Association of School Administrators (CCASA). Chandler also discusses the instructional philosophy that he follows and the originators of it. Other topics discussed are developments in education, personal writing and public speaking skills, instructional leadership, school administration, and parental responsibilities.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Doris Hancock at her retirement party, Las Vegas, May 23, 1963

Date

1963-05-23

Description

Retirement photo with Myram Borders and Jack Kramer. Handwritten note on back of photo: "May 23, 1963 J.S. Park School, Myram Borders, UPI Correspondent; Jack Kramer, tennis champion; Doris Hancock J.S. Park Kindergarten teacher. Taken at the retirement party."

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Eighth grade graduation, Goldfield, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1927

Description

From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series VI. Tonopah, Nevada -- Subseries VI.A. Bradshaw Family (Goldfield-Tonopah). David Walker, Raymond Jepperson, Calvin Conley, Albert Bradshaw, and Teacher Ora Mumford (identified from left to right).

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Louise Randall Lawler oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03797

Abstract

Oral history interview with Louise Randall Lawler conducted by Claytee D. White on September 25, 2021 for African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project.

Louise Randall Lawler discusses her early years in Las Vegas, her family history, and her experience as Rancho High School's first Black cheerleader. She talks about her cheer experience at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, her teaching career for the Clark County School District at Rancho High School and Valley High School, her time dancing with Redd Foxx, and her bartending career at the Imperial Palace Hotel and Casino.

Archival Collection