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Transcript of interview with Monroe Williams by Claytee D. White, August 15, 2000

Date

2000-08-15

Description

Interview with Monroe Williams conducted by Claytee D. White on August 15, 2000. Williams was one of the first black firefighters in 1963, later becoming involved in real estate. He and his wife, Brenda Williams, were community leaders.

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Relda W. Leavitt interview, March 18, 1976: transcript

Date

1976-03-18

Description

On March 18, 1976, collector David Steele Broussard interviewed Relda Whitney Leavitt (born April 3rd, 1917 in Saint Thomas, Nevada) at her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this interview, Mrs. Leavitt discusses growing up in Saint Thomas, Nevada before her family moved to Las Vegas. She also discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada and her family’s dairy business in Whitney, Nevada. She speaks about the different changes and growth she has seen in Las Vegas over the years.

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Audio recording clip of interview with Monroe Williams by Claytee D. White, August 15, 2000

Date

2000-08-15

Description

Part of an interview with Monroe Williams conducted by Claytee D. White on August 15, 2000. Williams describes his experience in the fire department.

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"Williams, man of many firsts": newspaper clipping from the Las Vegas Sentinel Voice

Date

2012-10-25

Description

Obituary for Monroe Williams in the October 25, 2012 edition of Las Vegas Sentinel Voice.

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