On March 1, 1979, Lance Cooper interviewed Suzette Cox (b. 1945 in San Diego, California) about her experiences living in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cox talks briefly about her career history in working at the Las Vegas Sun, as a deputy sheriff, and eventually as a secretary at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She also talks about the various parts of Las Vegas in which she has lived since moving to the city in 1953. The two also discuss the Las Vegas Strip, gambling, recreational activities, atomic testing, the Mormon Fort, and how Las Vegas has changed over the years.
Written on back of photograph: "Thanks so much for your long newsy letter. Did your folks go to Colorado? We are coming to L.V. Sunday for a week. Jimmy and I are our of school for 2 weeks, and [Bandy?] is taking a week's vacation. Was surprised to hear about Mary Jane and glad Pauline is enjoying herself. [Earl?] sent me the photo of Grammy from the paper. Your new suit sounds lovely. Sorry to hear about Mrs. Woodbury. Thanks, for the clipping about the [Arm's?] and Gatewoods. When are you flying to Florida? How is Dr. [Seavin?] by now? I [had?] a little from Mrs. Brown. Know they will enjoy the family reunion. Jimmy will be ring-bearer at his teacher's son's wedding tomorrow. Rehearsal is tonight. He can hardly wait for Santa to come so he can open his presents. We have our tree up and lights outdoors. See you. Love, B."
Oral history interview with Billy Paul Smith conducted by Claytee D. White on October 13, 2013 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. Smith discusses his careers as a chemist, mathematician, health physicist, and a tutor for young people. He talks about experiencing segregation in Las Vegas, Nevada, as well as his experiences in Area 51 and Yucca Mountain as a nuclear waste repository.