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Reverend Marion D. Bennett, Sr. oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Reverend Marion Bennett conducted by Claytee D. White on January 12, 2004 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In the interview, Reverend Bennett gave his account of what Las Vegas, Nevada was like during the 1950s and 1960s. He talks about the Westside of Las Vegas during integration and speaks candidly about the racial tension that the community endured. Throughout the interview he spoke about well known early Las Vegans like Ruby Duncan, Mahlon Brown, Jack Anderson, and Dave Hoggard.
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Transcript of interview with Isadore Washington by Claytee D. White, February 7, 2008
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Interview with Isadore Washington conducted by Claytee D. White on February 7, 2008. Born in Tallulah, Louisiana, Washington came to Las Vegas with his family in 1942 at the age of eight. He recalls playing with Wayne Newton when they were children and life on the Westside. Washington joined the sheriff's department after high school and became the first black deputy sheriff.
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Set of photographs including Western Furniture employees, and Joe Neal
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Photographer's notations: Western Furniture employees (G.B., Dorothy & George), Joe Neal.
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Set of photographs including portraits Elder Jeff, Sarah, and James McKenney
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Photographer's notations: VIII-2 Dottie - Copy, Eld. Jeff, Sarah, James McKenney and Girl.
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Set of photographs including Carl and Shirley, graduation scholarship, Godfry Brothers, Golden Western Center
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Photographer's notations: Carl & Shirley, Grad. Scholarship, Godfry Brothers, Golden Western Center, L.H., Billy & Ros.
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Set of photographs including girl on 300 Madison, Larry's Bowling team, and children at Las Vegas Revival Center
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Archival Collection
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Photographer's notations: Girl on 300 Madison, Larry's Bowling team.
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Set of photographs including "Donnie's" children, and passing school children
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Archival Collection
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Photographer's notations: Donnie's Kids, passing school kids. Some photos from this set were previously online with the digital ID pho022075.
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Set of photographs including Mrs. Simmon's class
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Photographer's notations: Mrs. Simmon's class with Rabbit at K.C., copy of Wright Bros., copy Johnnie.
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Set of photographs including Mrs. McGlothlin's piano class, and athletic trophy presentation at City Gym
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Photographer's notations: Piano Class - Mrs. McGlothlin (?), Athletic trophy at City Gym.
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Set of photographs including children, going-away party for James Chapman, and Happytime Club
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Archival Collection
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Photographer's notations: Kids (on 'E' and Adam [?]), Going away party for James Chapman, Happytime Club.
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