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Las Vegas African American Community Conversations round table interviews

Identifier

OH-03599

Abstract

The Las Vegas African American Community Conversations is a four-part conversation with local Las Vegans. The first part of the round table is moderated by Trisha Geran with a central theme of "Migration, Work and Community Emergence." The panelists discuss the early history of the African American community in Las Vegas, Nevada. They also discuss how and why their families moved to Las Vegas, most citing the economic opportunities as a major factor. The participants share their personal histories and family histories building up the African American community in downtown Las Vegas and the Westside. The second part of the round table is moderated by Sonya Horsford with a central theme of "Education, Economy, and Integration." The panelists discuss the Clark County School District pre- and post-integration. They discuss the hardships of the Sixth Grade Center Integration Plan on the African American community as well as discussing the differences in the school facilities. The round table participants also discuss the social services and social programs and the history of those programs from the African American perspective. They also discuss civic involvement and the various civic groups started by the panelists, and share discrimination they faced.

The third part of the round table is moderated by Claytee D. White with a central theme of "Civil Rights and Entertainment." The panelists discuss the racism and segregation present in Las Vegas and discuss how African American community leaders worked to integrate African Americans into the Las Vegas community. They discuss the 1969 riots in detail, and discuss African American entertainers and the entertainment industry. They share personal experiences working in the entertainment industry and discuss the importance of the local unions, such as the Culinary Workers Union Local 226, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 720, and their contributions to the unions. The fourth and final part of the round table is moderated by Rachel Anderson with a central theme of the "Early African American Legal Community." The panelists discuss the foundations of the professional legal community in Las Vegas, noting the contributions of Charles Keller, Dr. William Bailey, and the Reverend Marion Bennett as driving forces for civil rights activism in Las Vegas. They share their experiences growing up in Las Vegas facing discrimination and segregation. Lastly, they share the changes they have seen and how both the legal and African African communities have grown.

Archival Collection

Drum & Bugle Corps: photographic print

Date

1951-06-22

Description

From the Tom and Erma Godbey Photograph Collection (PH-00262) -- The Drum & Bugel Corps pose together at the Elks Hall, Las Vegas. Written on the back of the photograph, "Front row, L-R: Skipper Small, Patty Whalen, Evelyn Hamm. Second row, L-R: Barry Whalen, David MacLaughlin, Bruce MacLaughlin, Alice Mae Godbey. Third row, L-R: Jeanne Heddins, Ila Margaret Godbey, Bill Helms, Bryan Whalen, John Shipp. Fourth row, L-R: Donald Whalen, Billy Engle, Dennis Whalen, Luke Whalen, Laura Godbey, Frances MacLaughlin. Drum & Bugle Corps during WWII older boys all in service. Taken in front of Elks Hall Las Vegas, NV, August 18, 1944. American Legion Convention Dept. of Nevada." Drum & Bugle Corps during WWII

Image

Salvation Army meeting in California Japanese Community Center, image 002 of 002: photographic print

Date

1927 to 1928

Description

Photograph of a meeting held by the Salvation Army asking individuals from the local community for funding. This meeting is being held in the compound of a local Japanese community center that is now a city hall in California. This origional Japanese community center was established by the LA, SL, and the San Pedro Railroad Company and was able to house up to one hundred people. Some identified individuals are first row: Henry Sakai, Frank Sakai, Nanyu Tomiyasu, Murata, Kiyo Tomiyasu, Alice Sakai, Uwamie, Mabel Sakai. Second row: Otohei Nasu, Karasu Maru,Tom Sakai, Mr. Enomoto, Tom Tomiyasu, Maymie, Mrs. Tom Sakai. Third row: Mrs. Enomoto, Mrs. Nasu, Mrs. Toyono Tomiyasu. Fourth row: Mr. Murata, Mr. Sayano and Mrs. Murata.

Image

Salvation Army meeting in California Japanese Community Center, image 001 of 002: photographic print

Date

1927 to 1928

Description

Photograph of a meeting held by the Salvation Army asking individuals from the local community for funding. This meeting is being held in the compound of a local Japanese community center that is now a city hall in California. This original Japanese community center was established by the LA, SL, and the San Pedro Railroad Company and was able to house up to one hundred people. Some identified individuals are first row: Henry Sakai, Frank Sakai, Nanyu Tomiyasu, Murata, Kiyo Tomiyasu, Alice Sakai, Uwamie, Mabel Sakai. Second row: Otohei Nasu, Karasu Maru,Tom Sakai, Mr. Enomoto, Tom Tomiyasu, Maymie, Mrs. Tom Sakai. Third row: Mrs. Enomoto, Mrs. Nasu, Mrs. Toyono Tomiyasu. Fourth row: Mr. Murata, Mr. Sayano and Mrs. Murata.

Image

Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Febuary 21, 1985

Date

1985-02-21

Description

Includes meeting agenda and minutes. CSUN Session 15 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

Text

Letter and envelope from Mary Etta Syphus, Panaca, Nevada to John M. Bunker, St. Thomas, Nevada

Date

1894-10-04

Archival Collection

Description

From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter, an envelope, a typed transcription of the same letter, and a copy of original letter attached.

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