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Marzette Lewis Papers
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The Marzette Lewis Papers (1970-2011) reflect Lewis' extensive history of activism in the Las Vegas, Nevada community regarding the education standards of the Clark County School District (CCSD), and her work to fight discrimination within the district. The bulk of material dates from 1988 to 2009. It contains correspondence, Clark County School District (CCSD) zoning information, CCSD agendas, information on Lewis' two organizations, Westside Action Alliance Korps (W.A.A.K- U.P.) and Concerned Citizens, and video and audio recordings.
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Marzette Lewis Photograph Collection
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The Marzette Lewis Photograph Collection is comprised of one color photographic print depicting Marzette Lewis’ participation in the 2012 “Fix Our Schools — Yes on Question 2” campaign from 2012.
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Photograph of Marzette Lewis and a student with a donation
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Color photograph of Marzette Lewis and a student displaying a $250 donation check.
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Audio clip of Marzette Lewis
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Part of an interview with Marzette Lewis by Claytee White on October 30, 2012. Lewis discusses community involvement in the movement for equality in elementary schools to stop bussing children to schools in different neighborhoods.
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Marzette Lewis oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Marzette Lewis conducted by Claytee White on October 30, 2012 and November 14, 2012 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. Lewis first discusses the murder of her father at the hands of the Ku Klux Klan in Quitman, Mississippi, then visiting and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in the 1950s. Lewis also discusses the proponents of good neighborhood schools in lieu of bussing children all over the country.
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Transcript of Interview with Marzette Lewis, 2012
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Marzette Lewis is an outspoken community activist, especially in the area of local education. She is the founder of the WAAK-UP group. The interview took place over two sessions, session 1 was recorded October 30, 2012 and session 2 was recorded November 14, 2012.
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Photograph of Marzette Lewis with principal Shirley Burbera
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Black and white photograph of Marzette Lewis with principal Shirley Burbera and others displaying a donation check.
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Photograph of Marzette Lewis, Las Vegas, 2012
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Marzette Lewis, a community activist who led the 2012 Fix Our Schools campaign in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Photograph of Marzette Lewis with band director Anthony Marentic
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Color photograph of Marzette Lewis and Anthony Marentic accepting a five hundred dollar donation to Charles I. West Middle School Band.
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Marzette Lewis Court material, 2004
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: Marzette Lewis Papers
Box/Folder: Box 08 (Restrictions apply)
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