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Ralph Denton Legal Papers
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The Ralph Denton Legal Papers (1950-1993) consist of case files and legal briefs of civil rights attorney Ralph Denton. The cases largely involve civil rights issues and property claims in Las Vegas, Nevada. The files include cases representing individuals as well as companies such as Henderson Telephone Company, Lephrechaun Mining Company, and the Jockey Club Casino.
Archival Collection
Tomiyasu Family Photograph Collection
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The Tomiyasu Family Photograph Collection (approximately 1908 to 1991) consists of black-and-white photographic prints of the Tomiyasu family and their farming business in southern Nevada.
Archival Collection
K. O. Knudson Photograph Collection
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The K. O. Knudson Photographs (approximately 1920-1969) depict the Las Vegas Grammar School and service, fraternal, and veterans organizations gathered by retired Las Vegas, Nevada school administrator and World War I veteran K. O. Knudson (also known as K. Oscar Knudson). The collection includes images of Knudson, Las Vegas Masonic Lodge members, American Legion members, and school dances. The photographs primarily feature Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Harris, Tisha
Sylvia "Tisha" Harris was born on November 29, 1941 to Guy and Mae Fish of Princeton, New Jersey. She came to Las Vegas in 1963. Tisha married Otis Harris Jr. on July 31, 1965. Tisha worked in the Clark County School system for 29 years at the Westside School.
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Forsythe, Norman, 1927-2008
Norman Forsythe was born May 8, 1927 in St. Paris, Ohio. He became a part of the Clark County Fire Department in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1953 and helped put out the El Rancho Fire in 1960. He served as a battalion chief for 25 years. He passed away on March 7, 2008.
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