Woman in Western-style clothing standing outdoors in Jean, Nevada next to a sign on a post which reads, "Please don't waste the water, we have to buy it."
Two children, Anita and Charles Perri, near the swimming pool of the Tropicana in April, 1957. Handwritten text from back of photo: "Tropicana Hotel, Apr. 1957. Anita and Charles Perri." Site Name: Tropicana Hotel Address: 3801 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV
The MGM Grand under construction in 1973. After the 1980 fire, the MGM Grand Hotel was rebuilt in 1981 and sold to Bally's Corporation to become Bally's Las Vegas in 1985. Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel Address: 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV
Detailed scale model of the sign and marquee for the Aladdin Hotel and Casino. Site Name: Aladdin Hotel Address: 3667 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV
Looking northwest towards the Union Pacific Railroad station from the intersection of Fremont and Second Streets, Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Nugget is on the southwest corner and the Eldorado Club is on the northwest corner. Signs for the Boulder Club, Pioneer Club, Las Vegas Club, Frontier Club and White Spot Cafe are also visible. Site Name: Fremont Street Address: Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV
Interview with Jerry Eppenger conducted by Claytee D. White on September 14, 2011. Eppenger's family moved from Arkansas to Las Vegas in 1953. Joining the Marine Corps in 1964, he was among the early combatants in the Vietnam War. After a brief time in Alaska, he returned to Las Vegas and found work as a security guard at Bonanza Hotel and Nevada Test Site before attending dealer school. Eppenger recalls local black leaders and describes episodes in segregation and racial relations of 1970s Las Vegas. He shares memories of his beloved Cadillac and the fast and lucrative lifestyle of a dealer.
Interview with Arlone Scott conducted by Glen Ette Davis on July 3, 1975. Born in Louisiana, Scott moved to Las Vegas in 1951, eventually becoming a hotel maid supervisor. She shares her early experiences of positive race relations among churches in Las Vegas and notes that the Culinary Union improved job opportunities for minorities. Scott concludes with comments on the effects of discrimination and segregation on entertainment and recreation for blacks.