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Photograph of Sheriff Sam Gay, Las Vegas, circa 1906-1920s
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Latinos Unidos Contra EL SIDA float in the Gay Pride parade, image 003: photographic print
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Latinos Unidos Contra EL SIDA float in the Gay Pride parade, image 004: photographic print
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Reverend Jay DiCotignano with Dignity Las Vegas in the second annual Gay Pride parade: photographic print
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Las Vegas Bugle float at the second annual Gay Pride parade, image 002: photographic print
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First annual Gay Pride parade lining up behind Flex Lounge, image 001: photographic print
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J. K. Russ oral history interview
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Oral history interview with J. K. Russ conducted by Claytee D. White on December 22, 2017 for the Remembering 1 October Oral History Project. In this interview, Russ discusses her early life in New Zealand and growing up on a tobacco farm. She remembers arriving to the United States and establishing a career as an artist. Russ talks about the 1 October shooting, creating an art exhibit using cards and letters received from people all over the world, and Las Vegas’ response to the tragedy. Lastly, Russ describes the art community in Las Vegas and the Arts District.
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Robert Maheu oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Robert Maheu conducted by K. J. Evans on April 19, 1999 for the Las Vegas Review-Journal First 100 Oral History Project. In this interview, Maheu discusses Howard Hughes and attempts by Bill Gay and associates to take Hughes' business. Maheu then discusses his career in the FBI and CIA before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada. Finally, Maheu talks about working for Hughes.
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Sherrill and Samuel Coleman oral history interviews
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Oral history interviews with Sherril and Samuel Coleman conducted by Claytee White on February 12 and 22, 2016 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In these interviews, Sherrill and Samuel Coleman discuss experiencing violence against African Americans in Durant, Mississippi, and discuss moving to Las Vegas, Nevada during the 1990s. The Colemans later describe their contributions with the African American community and recall the poor working conditions for African Americans in Las Vegas and throughout the United States. The two then discuss social class, American Federation of Labor (AFL-CIO), and their involvement with religious organizations.
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Las Vegas Mayor candidate Oscar Goodman on stage at Gay Pride, image 001: photographic print
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