On March 13, 1981, Dana Jamerson interviewed Harold McKay (b. July 27th, 1903 in Dresden, Kansas) about his life as a teacher in Las Vegas, Nevada. McKay speaks about his education, his move from Chicago, Illinois to Las Vegas and how he began his career in education. McKay focuses on how and why he founded the Teacher’s Credit Union, his time working in administration and his business school, as well as the problems related to segregation and integration in the educational system. Lastly, he talks about the growth of the gaming and entertainment industry in Las Vegas, and his volunteer work with the Senior Citizen Center.
From the Jean Ford Photograph Collection (PH-00295) -- Standing, from left to right: R. Young, C. Ching, G. Thola, Dean Bohmont, T. Ballow, W. Elwell. Seated, from left to right: C. Donnelly, R. Wright, J. White, Jean Ford, M. Knudtsen, A. McKenna