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Elgin Holbert Jr. oral history interview
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Abstract
Oral history interview with Elgin Holbert Jr. conducted by Claytee D. White on April 28, 2021 for African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project.
Elgin Holbert Jr. discusses growing up in the Westside community of Las Vegas, the activities he participated in as a child, community leaders he admired, and his observations of mixed family life (as his father was Black and his mother was white). Elgin also speaks of his work as a Red Cap on the Union Pacific Railroad (UPR), his time at Nevada Power, and his experience dealing cards at various Las Vegas casinos including the Riviera Hotel and Casino (for 15 years), the Tropicana Las Vegas (for 15 years), and the Treasure Island Hotel (for 20 years).
Subjects discussed include: Viola Cunningham; Union Pacific Railroad; Riviera Hotel and Casino; Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel Casino; Treasure Island Hotel; Cotton Bowl; Jimmy Gay; Jefferson Recreational Center; and Eleanor Walker
Archival Collection
Finistere by Fritz Peters, 1951
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Gay Fiction Book Collection
Box/Folder: Box 01
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Two by Eric Jordan, 1963
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Gay Fiction Book Collection
Box/Folder: Box 01
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Hood, Bert (Albert), 1930-
Albert M. Hood was born on September 21, 1930 in Adelaide, Australia. He is known for being the owner of the Red Barn, a famous gay establishment in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Person
Notes, etc., undated
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Reno Gay Rodeo Collection
Box/Folder: Box 01
Archival Component
Cougar photographs, 1967
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Gay Kauffman Nevada Test Site Papers
Box/Folder: Box 01
Archival Component
Expressway photographs, 1965
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Gay Kauffman Nevada Test Site Papers
Box/Folder: Box 01
Archival Component
Mustang photographs, 1966
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Gay Kauffman Nevada Test Site Papers
Box/Folder: Box 01
Archival Component
Maybe-Tomorrow by Jay Little, 1952
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Gay Fiction Book Collection
Box/Folder: Box 01
Archival Component