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Willard Booth oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Willard Booth conducted by Larmaya Kilgore on November 14, 2014 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In this interview, Booth discusses his personal history and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1956. He describes his employment at the Sands Hotel and Casino and later at the Thunderbird Hotel and Casino. Booth then talks about segregation issues for African Americans working on the Las Vegas Strip. Later, Booth discusses his involvement with the Second Baptist Church and describes the work he would do for the church. Lastly, Booth describes West Las Vegas and entertainers who would perform at the Carver House, the Moulin Rouge, and the Town Tavern.
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Photograph of Marzette Lewis with her daughter Tracy and Senator Joseph Neal
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Color photograph of Marzette Lewis (right) with her daughter Tracy and Senator Joseph Neal.
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Photograph of Mary Fountain, Marcia Washington's mother, circa 1953
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Color photograph of Mary Fountain, Marcia Washington's mother.
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Yearbook page featuring Marcia Washington on the Valley Viking Kadettes Drill Team, 1970
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The Valley High School Yearbook featured a page on the school's drill team, in which Marcia participated.
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter connections committee reports
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From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file.
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June and Lewis Whitley oral history interview
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Oral history interview with June Whitley and Lewis Whitley conducted by Claytee D. White on November 02, 2007 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In this interview the Whitleys discuss moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1958 as newlyweds. Lewis Whitley discusses working at the Nevada Test site as a cook, working for the Clark County Fire Department as a fire hydrant inspector, and then retiring in 2007. June Whitley talks about working as a maid, getting a position with Centel Telephone Company, and then getting a seat on the Board of Regents for the Clark County Community College in 1978. The couple then shares their unique experiences about the growth of the African American community in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Clinton Wright oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Clinton Wright conducted by Claytee D. White on October 13, 2005 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. Clinton reflects on the societal changes he observed over the years, particularly in the black community of the Westside and North Las Vegas, Nevada. He recalls how he changed his personal thoughts about raising his children in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Gloria Hewitt oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Gloria Hewitt conducted by Claytee D. White on June 21, 2016 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In this interview, Hewitt discusses her early life in Cleveland, Ohio. She recalls attending Talladega College in Alabama, her teaching experience in Chicago, Illinois, and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1991. Hewitt talks about her interests in politics, organizing an event to register people to vote, and being a founding member of the Southern Nevada Coalition of Concerned Women (SNCCW). Lastly, Hewitt discusses the importance of education and parental involvement in schools.
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Series of three Polaroid photographs of Marzette Lewis at her desk
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Series of three color Polaroid photographs taken for the Hall of Fame showing Marzette Lewis at her desk.
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Photograph of Morris Johnson and Will Anderson, circa 1980
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Color photograph of Morris Johnson (hat and glasses). Johnson owned Hamburger Heaven until selling to Will (center) and Helen Anderson in 1980.
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