Oral history interview with Marge Appuglise conducted by Derrick Yeoman on November 27, 2006 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Appuglise reflects upon her initial pursuit of school administration, and issues within the educational system that motivated her to pursue principalship. She describes her approach to educational leadership, and how her life experiences influenced that approach. She discusses parental involvement with schools, and the importance of administrators maintaining relationships with parents. She also describes her approach to creating a safe learning environment, and her role as an administrator in fostering that environment.
The energy series contains documents Ardis Kearns collected on environment-friendly forms of energy production for Southern Nevada between 1967 and 1978. Issues of air and water pollution are also explored.
Oral history interview with Dr. Vincent Richardson conducted by Claytee D. White on October 12, 2021 for African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project.
Vincent Richardson talks about his childhood growing up with his grandparents in Windsor Park. He reminisces about the community, his grandmother's cooking, and his house that had fantastic views of the Las Vegas Strip. Vincent also recalls when homes in Windsor Park began sinking, and how he and other neighbors were forced to react to their unsustainable building environments. Vincent discusses earning his PhD from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and his employment history working as an Administrative Coordinator for the Clark County School District and an educator for the College of Southern Nevada.
Subjects discussed include: Annie Walker; Windsor Park; Wendell P. Williams; North Las Vegas City Hall meetings.
The subject files series (1999-2012) contain documents and digital files pertaining to Congresswoman Shelley Berkley's activities as U.S. Representative. Topics include healthcare, veterans, the environment, LGBTQ rights, and trade issues. Also included in the series are speeches, talking points, and interviews.
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas University Subject Files (approximately 1960-2000) contain subject files on a wide variety of campus clubs, organizations, events, and programs. Subjects include water and the environment, disabilities, discrimination, student groups, faculty and staff resources, and more.