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Set of negatives by Clinton Wright including Sister Brown's grandchild, Mr. Benson, model plane building, and Girl Scouts at center, 1964

Date

1964

Archival Collection

Description

Photographer's notations: Sister Brown's grandbaby, Mr. Benson [indecipherable], Model Plane Teach, Micky, Girl Scouts at center.

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"Mickey the Rat": article draft by Roosevelt Fitzgerald

Date

1980 (year approximate) to 1995 (year approximate)

Description

From the Roosevelt Fitzgerald Professional Papers (MS-01082) -- Drafts for the Las Vegas Sentinel Voice file. On television and Disney's lack of Black performers. 

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Transcript of interview with Jarmilla McMillan-Arnold by Claytee D. White, October 7, 2010

Date

2010-10-07

Description

Jarmilla McMillan-Arnold’s father, Dr. James B. McMillan, was the first black dentist in the state of Nevada. Dr. McMillan’s colleagues consisted of Dr. West, the first black medical doctor in the state, and Dr. Ice, the first black surgeon in Nevada. This interview highlights and archives the solid foundation upon which Nevada’s black community was built. Jarmilla recalls early memories of growing up as the daughter of Las Vegas NAACP president Dr. McMillan. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, to a Caucasian and Indian mother who was a professional dancer. Jarmilla’s parents separated when she was very young and as a result she was raised by her paternal grandmother who owned a restaurant in Pontiac, Michigan. Jarmilla describes her grandmother as being well-known and highly regarded in the community where she maintained her business. Jarmilla attended Catholic schools in Detroit, Pontiac, and Las Vegas. Having moved to Las Vegas with her father, Jarmilla’s narrative offers keen insigh

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Las Vegas Sheriff's department: photographic print

Date

1930 to 1949

Description

From the Nita Londo Rieger Photograph Collection (PH-00315). Identified from left to right, front row: unidentified officer with motorcycle, Luther Swanner, Paul Jenkins, Glen Jones, Bob Owens, John Eubank, unidentified man standing by motorcycle. Second row: Oscar Abett, Mrs. Brown, two unidentified individuals, Paul Jones, unidentified. Third row: unidentified, Woody Cole, Con Tagen, unidentified. Top Row: four unidentified individuals, Dick Stevens, unidentified, Micky Wallis, Elmer Wagner.

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