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Vance "Stretch" Sanders oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02904

Abstract

Oral history interview with Vance "Stretch" Sanders conducted by Camisha Fagan and Micajah Daniels on November 11, 2016 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In this interview, Sanders discusses his early life and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 2011. He talks about his upbringing in Las Vegas, the influence of organized crime in the city, and the importance of church and religion to him. Sanders then recalls founding the All Shades United organization, with the goal of having people of all colors come together in solidarity to dismantle the institutional and structural barriers that oppress the marginalized. Lastly, Sanders describes the impact that his organization has had on the African American community, the importance of education, and dealing with violence against minority groups.

Archival Collection

Photograph of individuals in a religious bookstore, (Nev.), 1940-1955

Date

1940 to 1955

Description

Two women and one man stand together exchanging slips of paper that look like bookmarks. It would appear that the people are standing in a religious bookstore or a church gift shop, because the books behind the woman on the left are all about religion. Inscription with photo reads: "Mrs. Ronzone promoting."

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Sister Rosemary Lynch and an unidentified person pose on stairs: photographic print

Date

1984

Description

Sister Rosemary Lynch walking up steps to a church in Assisi, Italy 1984.

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Wendell Bunker oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00296

Abstract

Oral history interview with Wendell Bunker on October of 1971 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Wendell Bunker (b. 1911 in St. Thomas, Nevada), discusses early Las Vegas, Nevada and the socio-economic changes that have taken place in the Valley. Bunker talks about the Boulder (Hoover) Dam and religion and education in Nevada. He also describes working for the Union Pacific Railroad and the importance of the railroad to the economic development of Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Protestors at Rocky Flats, Jefferson County, Colorado: photographic slide

Date

1979-05

Description

From the Sister Klaryta Antoszewska Photograph Collection (PH-00352). Appear to be gathered in a church building.

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The Gospel Tabernacle in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1947 (year approximate) to 1978 (year approximate)

Description

From the Elizabeth Casper Photograph Collection (PH-00375) -- Gospel Tabernacle, undated. The second church building of Las Vegas located on 3rd Street (across from the Post Office), undated.

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Hal G. Curtis oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00464

Abstract

Oral history interview with Hal G. Curtis conducted by Bill Teepe on February 24, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Curtis talks first about his work on the Union Pacific Railroad before discussing changes and development in Las Vegas, Nevada, including development on the Strip and Downtown areas. He also talks about Block 16, the El Rancho Vegas fire, social clubs, and religion.

Archival Collection

Interview with Robert Nelson, June 30, 2004

Date

2004-06-30

Description

Narrator affiliation: Deputy Manager, Department of Energy Nevada Operations Office; Episcopal Priest

Text

Photograph of Debbie Conway with First Lady Edwina Richardson, 2012

Date

2012

Description

Color photograph of Debbie Conway with First Lady Edwina Richardson at the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church Food Bank discussing supplementary items needed.

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Mark Douglas oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00484

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mark Douglas conducted by Dennis McBride on May 16, 1999 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Archives Oral History Project. In this interview, Douglas discusses his family and upbringing in the Mormon Church, his realization of his sexuality, first experiences with gay clubs and associations, and the conflict between his feelings and his faith. He continues talking about Church views of homosexuality in a modern and historical context and then details two organizations that offer support to LGBT members of the Mormon Church.

Archival Collection