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Set of photographs including NAACP banquet, Mint Hotel and Dinner at Kit Carson: image 034
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Warren, Elizabeth, 1934-2021
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Duncan, Katherine
Katherine Duncan was born in Ratio, Arkansas. Her parents, who were sharecroppers, and her 11 brothers and sister migrated to Boston in the winter of 1969. She moved to Las Vegas on July 7th, 1977 and started working at the MGM Grand Hotel. She also worked with the Nevada Motion Picture Services, at her own travel agency, and at the Riviera Resort and Casino. She started a black heritage tour of Las Vegas.
Person
Wilson, Woodrow, 1915-1999
Woodrow Wilson was born in Morton, Mississippi on August 28, 1915. He moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1932. He worked at the Basic Magnesium plant, was the first African American Nevada Assemblyman elected in 1966, and served as president of the Las Vegas chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored Peoples.
Person
Gamma Phi Delta Sorority. Alpha Rho Chapter (Las Vegas, Nev.)
Local chapter of the national business and professional women’s sorority Gamma Phi Delta, active in community service, leadership development, and social programs in Las Vegas.
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