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Photograph of Sammy Davis, Jr. and W.W. Marsh, September 1972
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Archival Collection
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Black and white photograph of Sammy Davis, Jr. shaking hands with W.W. Marsh. Stamped on back: Las Vegas News Bureau Las Vegas, Nevada Convention Center 25413 Don English, Joe Buck, John Cook, Gary Angell, Jim Borrup, Jerry Abbott, Milt Palmer, Wolf Wergin, Tony King.
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Set of photographs including George Holmes, Coluth's birthday, the Winford's housewarming, AM and M Choir, and Curtis Miltonett Singers
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Archival Collection
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Photographer's notations: George Holmes, Coluth's birthday, The Winford's Housewarming, AM and M Choir, Curtis Miltonett Singers.
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Set of photographs including Negro history play at Zion, Reverend Walker, Miss Viola Walton, Kappas at Nellis, and Madison Dancers at Kit Carson
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Archival Collection
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Photographer's notations: Negro Hist Play at Zion, Rev. Walker, Miss Viola Walton, Kalppas at Nellis, Madison Dancers at Kit Carson.
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Set of photographs including Elders' ordination, Marion, Regina Tama, Dottie, and Clint
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Archival Collection
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Photographer's notations: VIII-5 Elders being ordained at St. Conv. '64, Marion and C[?], Regina Tama, Dotty, Clint. Some photos from this set were previously online with the digital ID pho023779.
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Nancy Ellen Webb Williams Papers
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The Nancy Ellen Webb Williams Papers (1983 to 1996) are related to William's career as a writer. The papers include newspaper clippings, photos, fliers, and correspondence. Also included is one of Williams' books of poetry, "The Soul Side: Big Mama Remembers."
Archival Collection
Johnny Griffin oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Johnny Griffin conducted by Claytee D. White on September 13, 2010 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Griffin discusses his personal history and working at an all-white country club as a golf caddy. He recalls receiving a golf scholarship to Jackson State University, and describes starting a junior golf program at Craig Ranch Park in North Las Vegas, Nevada. Later, Griffin discusses his senior golf tour and the history of black golfing in Las Vegas.
Archival Collection
Set of photographs of Thelma's wedding
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Archival Collection
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Photographer's notations: Thelma's wedding, (Loveland[?]), Shulz and her friend, Bates and girls.
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Woodrow Wilson oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Woodrow Wilson conducted by Gwendolyn Goodloe on February 28, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Woodrow Wilson discusses working at the Basic Magnesium plant and about becoming the first African American elected to the Nevada Assembly in 1966. He also discusses serving as president of the Las Vegas, Nevada chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored Peoples in 1951 and how he was a co-founder of the Westside Federal Credit Union.
Archival Collection