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Photograph of science classroom at Desert Torah Academy, Las Vegas (Nev.), September 22, 2016

Date

2016-09-22

Description

A science classroom at the Desert Torah Academy on the Robert Cohen Educational Campus at 1312 Vista Drive.

Image

Photograph of class in session at the Desert Torah Academy, Las Vegas (Nev.), September 22, 2016

Date

2016-09-22

Description

An elementary school classroom at the Desert Torah Academy on the Robert Cohen Educational Campus at 1312 Vista Drive.

Image

Photograph of class in session at the Desert Torah Academy, Las Vegas (Nev.), September 22, 2016

Date

2016-09-22

Description

An elementary school classroom at the Desert Torah Academy on the Robert Cohen Educational Campus at 1312 Vista Drive.

Image

Vegas PBS Interviews for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project

Identifier

OH-03598

Abstract

Oral history interviews with Ruby Amie Pilot, Eva G. Simmons, Melvin Sanders, Jarmilla McMillan-Arnold, Hannah Brown, Sonny Thomas, and Claytee White conducted by Vegas PBS on April 01, 2013, April 02, 2013, April 12, 2013, and November 19, 2013 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In these interviews, the participants discuss their early lives and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada. Pilot talks about segregation on the Las Vegas Strip, integration, and the importance of church activities in the African American community. Simmons describes her career as a teacher, the schools on the Westside, and businesses on Jackson Street. Thomas describes the funeral industry and his role as a funeral director. McMillan-Arnold talks about segregated Las Vegas, African American entertainers, and the issue of homelessness on the Westside. Brown remembers growing up on the Westside, segregated schools, and her role as President of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women – Las Vegas chapter. Lastly, Sanders discusses his childhood in Las Vegas, being the son of a preacher, and the redevelopment of the Westside.

Archival Collection

Video, News 13 segment on the growth of Jewish population in Las Vegas, March 22, 1999

Date

1999-03-22

Archival Collection

Description

Segment from News 13 on the Jewish community in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada.

Moving Image

Dignitaries on platform for cornerstone ceremony at the new Las Vegas High School, Las Vegas, Nevada, photograph and negative, 1930 February 22

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Elton and Madelaine Garrett Photograph and Architectural Drawing Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00265
Collection Name: Elton and Madelaine Garrett Photograph and Architectural Drawing Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 06, Box 19

Archival Component

Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, April 22, 1996

Date

1996-04-22

Description

Includes meeting agenda and minutes, along with additional information about requests, bylaws, and resolutions.

Text

Carole Terry's "Germans in Las Vegas" Oral History Project

Identifier

OH-00143

Abstract

Carol Terry's "Germans in Las Vegas" Oral History Project (2007) contain the oral histories conducted by Terry while researching for a chapter on Germans in Las Vegas, Nevada for The Peoples of Las Vegas book. Terry interviewed over 60 individuals and the collection contains the printed transcripts and audiocassettes from each interview.

Archival Collection

Count Guido Roberto Deiro oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00405

Abstract

Oral history interview with Count Guido Roberto Deiro conducted by David G. Schwartz on January 30, 2002 and November 22, 2017 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Deiro gives his personal recollections of living in Las Vegas, Nevada, including his father’s career, his upbringing, and fondest memories of the city.

Archival Collection