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Photograph of Aaron Williams presenting a trophy to a group of adults, ca. 1970

Date

Unknown year in the decade of the 1970s

Description

Black and white photograph of Aaron Williams (plaid pants) presenting a trophy to a group of four men, ca. 1970. The man at right wears an "A.W. Astros" t-shirt.

Image

Photograph of Eddie and Johnie Wright's three children, November 7, 1969

Date

1969-11-08

Description

Black and white photograph of Rueben Wright (age 7), Jeff Wright (age 10) and Hermina Wright (age 11), 1969.

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Courtney Hunt oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00911

Abstract

Oral history interview with Courtney Hunt conducted by Claytee D. White on October 02, 2013 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. Hunt discusses the C.O.N.V.I.C.T.S. (Conquerors of Negative Vicious Intent, Concentrating Towards Succeeding) Motorcycle Club, that helps in bettering the Las Vegas, Nevada community.

Archival Collection

Video Interview with Eva G. Simmons at Vegas PBS, November 19, 2013

Date

2013-04-12

Description

Eva is a founder of Les Femme Douze, a teacher for nearly four decades, community leader. Talks about recruitment of black teachers; Mabel Hoggard among other topics from the 1960s-1980s; and the future of the Westside.

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Minister Vance "Stretch" Sanders oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03867

Abstract

Oral history interview with Minister Vance "Stretch" Sanders conducted by Claytee D. White on June 8, 2022 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: A Collaborative Oral History Project. In this interview, Sanders recalls his early childhood in Chicago, Illinois and his family's eventual move to Las Vegas, Nevada to escape the crime in Chicago. Sanders discusses hosting his first public rally in Las Vegas and the many rallies and protests that followed. The first rally took place on August 3, 2015 on behalf of Sandra Bland.

Archival Collection

Transcript of an Interview with Simeon Holloway by Claytee D. White, April 19 and 20, 2013

Date

2013-04-19

Description

Interview with Simeon Holloway by Claytee D. White on April 19 and 20, 2013. Holloway was a member of the first all-black Navy band in the 1940s. He moved to Las Vegas in 1985 and has been active in music and land investment.

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Photograph of Marcia Washington, junior year of high school, 1970

Date

1970

Description

Color photograph of Marcia Washington in her junior year at Valley High School, Las Vegas, 1970.

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Photograph of Audrey James (age 21) at her piano, circa 1935

Date

1935 (year approximate)

Description

Black and white photograph of Audrey James, age 21, sitting at her piano.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter scholarship committee reports

Date

1998-01-19
1998-01-24

Description

From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter arts and humanities committee report

Date

1996

Description

From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file.

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