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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter meeting agendas

Date

1997

Description

From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file.

Text

Trula McGee oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03751

Abstract

Oral history interview with Trula McGee conducted by Claytee D. White on March 17, 2021 for African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project.

Trula McGee talks about her experiences growing up in a military family and her time as a student and young adult in the Westside community. She also discusses her employment as a Keno writer and runner at the Sands Hotel and Casino, Castaways Hotel and Casino, and the Silver Slipper Gambling Hall and Saloon and how this led to her meeting both Wayne Newton and Marvin Gaye.

Subjects discussed include: Carver Park; Basic High School; Nevada State Bank; Jackson Ave.; Golden West Shopping Center; Reuben's Supper Club; and Larry's Sight and Sound.

Archival Collection

Photograph of a historic Mormon chapel, Panaca, Nevada, circa 1900s-1930s

Date

1900 to 1939

Description

An exterior view of a historic Mormon Chapel in Panaca, Nevada. It was also used for social hall, town hall, school, etc.

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Casino de Paris (Music hall : Paris, France)

Corporate Body Alternate Name

Casino de Paris

musical hall in the 9th arrondissement, Paris, France

Corporate Body

Photograph of Las Vegas Police, Las Vegas, late 1800s - early 1900s

Date

1880 to 1920

Description

Typed description: "Las Vegas Police; Left to right seated : 1. Archie Mellott, 2. Dick Leavitt, 3. Eddie Sorvinski, 4. R.E.R., 5. Jimmie Downs, 6. Tiny Putman, 7. L.H.R., 8. Lynn Botts, 9. Bill Trelease (back of Case), 13. Tommy Pickett (in seat, black hat), 14. Bill Hall (in seat, light hat)." Written description: "L-R: seated and standing: 1) Archie Mellott, 2) Dick Leavitt, 3) Eddie Sorvinski; 4) R. E. R.; 5) Jimmie Downs; 6) Tiny Putnam; 7) L. H. R.; 8) Lynn Botts; 9) Bill Trelease; 10) Bye Snider; 11) Case (on hood); 12) Jimmie (Jimmy?) Adams (back of Case); 13) Tommy Pickett (in seat, blk hat); 14) Bill Hall (in seat, light hat)."

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Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall

No description.

Latitude/Longitude

36.1129, -115.064

Geographic Location

Texas Station Gambling Hall and Hotel

No description.

Latitude/Longitude

36.1957, -115.1899

Feature

hotel

Geographic Location

Photograph of businessmen in hard hats at reservoir site, Las Vegas (Nev.), January 14, 1970

Date

1970-01-14

Archival Collection

Description

Leonard R. Fayle Reservoir, January 14, 1970. Standing from left to right is William Blackman of Montgomery Engineers, Ray Powell, director from North Las Vegas, Jack Doyle, Jack Hammer; Rodger Hall, Leonard Fayle; I. Pat Head, Manager of Las Vegas Valley Water District, Paul Zimmerman, President Board of Directors, Louis Pico Sr., director.

Image

Panoramic photograph of La Coeur Street, Treasure Hill (Nev.), Pioche (Nev.), 1900-1925

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

Smoke is from Odd Fellows Hall. Overview of La Couer Street
Site Name: Odd Fellow's Hall (Pioche, Nev.)

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