On March 7, 1979, Lawrence R. Biggs, interviewed local sports enthusiast and blackjack dealer, Archie Curtis, (born August, 10, 1941 in Vidalia, Louisiana) at his home in North Las Vegas, Nevada. He relocated to Southern Nevada from Louisiana in 1942. The interview primarily focused on athletics in Nevada, but also covered racial discrimination on the Strip, social and environmental changes, and the local health effects of the early atomic tests. Archie recalls attending the Westside Elementary School, before attending Madison Junior High School in Las Vegas. He describes playing sports for the school teams and playing against schools, such as, the Fifth Street Elementary School, which was located on Las Vegas Boulevard North, and also J.D. Smith Elementary School, which is located in North Las Vegas. He played against schools in Virgin Valley, Moapa and Caliente.

Newsletter issued by the Las Vegas Rotary Club

Newsletter issued by the Las Vegas Rotary Club

Group of boys and men ride on horses for a local race, held in Caliente, Nevada. Horse racing was popular in Alamo, Nevada until the late 1950s. From left to right, the individuals and their horses are; Vir Frehner riding Tobe, Paul Stewart riding Rex, Bruce riding Nita, John Richard, Body Hewett riding Slippers, and Dan Potter riding Clara Mell. Written on the back of the photograph, "Winners; Tobe, Nita, Clara Mell. 1935. Alamo- across street from Harvey Frehner House."

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