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Thanksgiving menu, November 29, 1894, The Ebbitt House

Date

1894-11-29

Archival Collection

Description

Note: Embossed with gold turkey. Printing company name embossed at bottom right of menu Restaurant: Ebbitt House (Washington, D.C.) Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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The Arlington, breakfast menu

Date

1870 to 1933

Archival Collection

Description

Note: Menu is signed in the top right corner. Hours for meals listed on menu Menu insert: Directory of services Restaurant: The Arlington Location: Petoskey, Michigan, United States

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Alexander Zapata oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03667

Abstract

Oral history interview with Alexander Zapata conducted by Nathalie Martinez on February 15, 2020 for the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project. In this interview, Zapata discusses growing up in Caracas, Venezuela. He describes Venezuelan traditions he participated in, becoming a news reporter, and earning a journalism degree in Venezuela. Zapata talks about his move to Las Vegas, Nevada in 2015, his early impressions of the city, and obtaining positions at Telemundo, Univision, and El Mundo newspaper. Later, Zapata discusses United States politics, the Las Vegas Latinx community, and the political situation in Venezuela.

Archival Collection

S. J. Johnson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02702

Abstract

Oral history interview with S. J. Johnson conducted by Claytee D. White on May 24, 2016 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In this interview, Johnson discusses his early life in Indianapolis, Indiana and living on his family's farm. He recalls joining the United States Air Force, adjusting to life outside of the family farm, and experiencing discrimination while serving. Johnson talks about being stationed in Panama, joining the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), and becoming a military officer. Later, Johnson discusses his move to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1982, attending the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and obtaining his teaching license. Lastly, Johnson talks about the importance of education.

Archival Collection

Lieutenant Colonel Jerry F. Hogue watches Howard Cannon climb the ladder to McDonnell F-110, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia: photographic print

Date

1967-03-11

Description

From the Howard Cannon Photograph Collection (PH-00192). Stamped on verso: "Official Air Force Photo". Stamped on verso: "Base Photographic Laboratory - Langley Air Force Base, Virginia" The Tactical Air Command's McDonnell F-110.

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Photograph of North Las Vegas postal Christmas annex, Nevada, December 13, 1962

Date

1962-12-13

Description

The first carrier (far right) to make a mail delivery from the North Las Vegas Postal Christmas annex in Las Vegas, Nevada. From left to right, the individuals pictured here include Councilmen John E. Myers; James B. Kelly; Jack R. Petitti; Postmaster George Maxwell; and Postman Dick Miles. Group Creators credit goes to Montose Photos.

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Betty Saunders oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01631

Abstract

Oral history interview with Betty Saunders conducted by an unnamed interviewer on an unknown date in approximately 1995 to 2005 for the UNLV University Libraries Oral History Collection. In this interview, Saunders discusses her career in the U.S. Air Force. She describes the environment and culture including living quarters, training, and promotions. Saunders talks about her experience as an African American woman in the military including how marriage and pregnancy affected her.

Archival Collection

Conduct and Administration of the Economic Opportunity Board of Clark County (Nev.)

Date

1962 (year approximate) to 1973 (year approximate)

Description

From the Clark County Economic Opportunity Board Records -- Series I. Administrative. This folder contains pages in reference to Conduct and Administration of the Economic Opportunity Board of Clark County (Nev.)

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