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Sarann Knight Preddy, Elizabeth Warren, and Woodrow Wilson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01951

Abstract

Oral history interview with Sarann Knight Preddy, Elizabeth Warren, and Woodrow Wilson conducted by Porter Troutman on July 19, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this forum, Knight, Warren, and Wilson discuss the history of West Las Vegas, Nevada. Knight recalls arriving to Las Vegas in 1942 and describes the African American experience at that time. She talks about being the first woman of color to receive a gaming license, dealing cards, and the city ordinance which banned African American dealers. Wilson remembers the living conditions before federal housing and race restrictive covenants in housing. Then, Warren talks about the city's early years, the history of discrimination against African Americans in the city, and the significance of the railroad in Las Vegas. The group answers questions asked by audience members throughout the duration of the forum.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Sarann Knight Preddy and Senator Howard Cannon, 1979

Date

1979

Description

Sarran Knight Preddy, NAACP Vice President, with U.S. Senator Howard Cannon.

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Audio recording clip of interview with Katherine Duncan and Sarann Knight Preddy by Claytee D. White, November 28, 2004

Date

2004-11-28

Description

Part of an interview with Katherine Duncan and Sarann Knight Preddy (not featured in clip) by Claytee White, November 28, 2004. Duncan describes how she started a black heritage tour of Las Vegas.

Sound

Sarann Knight Preddy oral history interview: transcript and digital video, 2012 March 20

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Advanced Technologies Academy "Civic Voices" Oral History Project

Archival Component

72 Years in Las Vegas by Sarann Knight Preddy manuscript, 2014

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Women of Diversity Productions, Inc. Records

Archival Component

Set of photographs including party for Troutman, African students, Variety Club, Dr. John Crear and guest, Sarann Knight, Pabst advertisement at Sugar Hill, Youth Group at Second Baptist, and Kit Carson Splash

Date

1966

Archival Collection

Description

Photographer's notations: Party for Troutman, Aug. 66, African students, Variety Club, Dr. John Crear & guest, Sarann Knight, Pabst ad at Sugar Hill, Youth Group at Second Baptist, Kit Carson Splash.

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