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"Black Entertainers in Las Vegas in the Era of Segregation 1940-1960": manuscript draft by Roosevelt Fitzgerald

Date

1970 (year approximate) to 1996 (year approximate)

Description

From the Roosevelt Fitzgerald Professional Papers (MS-01082) -- Unpublished manuscripts file.

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"The Evolution of a Black Community in Las Vegas: 1905-1940": manuscript draft by Roosevelt Fitzgerald

Date

1970 (year approximate) to 1996 (year approximate)

Description

From the Roosevelt Fitzgerald Professional Papers (MS-01082) -- Unpublished manuscripts file.

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Chet Buchanan oral history interview: transcript

Date

2017-11-28

Description

Oral history interview with Chet Buchanan conducted by Barbara Tabach on November 28, 2017 for the Remembering 1 October Oral History Project. Chet Buchanan begins this interview with a discussion of his move to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1999 after he was offered a job as a radio show host for 98.5 KLUC. He talks about the specifics of his job, including his career background as well as the Chet Buchanan Toy Drive. For this interview, he specifically goes into detail on his coverage of the Las Vegas October 2017 mass shooting and discusses being in San Diego, California at the time, yet still striving to reach people through his broadcast with the help of CBS San Diego. Throughout the interview, Buchanan examines his desire to make a difference in the community with his show and his interactions with the public.

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14th Anniversary Issue of the Sands Times from the Sands Hotel and Casino, December 1966

Date

1966-12

Description

The 14th anniversary issue of the Sands Times magazine from the Sands Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Articles written in the magazine describe various events held at the Sands, entertainment news, and celebrity appearances.

Mixed Content

Program from event commemorating retirement of Leo Wilner as Executive Director of Temple Beth Sholom, 1984

Date

1984

Archival Collection

Description

Program booklet for the testimonial dinner held for Leo Wilner's retirement includes dedications from colleagues and friends.

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Las Vegas Rotary Club 50th Anniversary Program, 1973

Date

1973

Archival Collection

Description

50 year anniversary program for the Las Vegas Rotary Club, from 1923-1973.

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