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Vegas PBS Interviews for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project

Identifier

OH-03598

Abstract

Oral history interviews with Ruby Amie Pilot, Eva G. Simmons, Melvin Sanders, Jarmilla McMillan-Arnold, Hannah Brown, Sonny Thomas, and Claytee White conducted by Vegas PBS on April 01, 2013, April 02, 2013, April 12, 2013, and November 19, 2013 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In these interviews, the participants discuss their early lives and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada. Pilot talks about segregation on the Las Vegas Strip, integration, and the importance of church activities in the African American community. Simmons describes her career as a teacher, the schools on the Westside, and businesses on Jackson Street. Thomas describes the funeral industry and his role as a funeral director. McMillan-Arnold talks about segregated Las Vegas, African American entertainers, and the issue of homelessness on the Westside. Brown remembers growing up on the Westside, segregated schools, and her role as President of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women – Las Vegas chapter. Lastly, Sanders discusses his childhood in Las Vegas, being the son of a preacher, and the redevelopment of the Westside.

Archival Collection

Photograph of gamblers at a craps table in the El Rancho Vegas (Las Vegas), 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

Gamblers at a craps table in the El Rancho Vegas. Stamp on back of photo: "Las Vegas News Bureau, Las Vegas-Nevada, Photographers Don English, Joe Buck, Jerry Abbott, 5108."
Site Name: El Rancho Vegas
Address: 2500 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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The Wheel Las Vegas Rotary Club newsletter, February 19, 1976

Date

1976-02-19

Archival Collection

Description

Newsletter issued by the Las Vegas Rotary Club

Text

Photograph of the Las Vegas strip and UNLV campus, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, October 4, 1991

Date

1991-10-04

Description

Views of the campus and the Las Vegas strip from the roof of the Rod Lee Bigelow Health Sciences (BHS) building during construction at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).

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Balcony view of Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-05-18

Description

View of the Las Vegas Strip as seen from a balcony at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

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Balcony view of Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-05-18

Description

View of the Las Vegas Strip as seen from a balcony at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

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Balcony view of Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-05-18

Description

From a balcony at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, a view of the Las Vegas Strip is seen.

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Balcony view of Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-05-18

Description

View of the Las Vegas Strip as seen from a balcony at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

Image

Balcony view of Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-05-18

Description

View of the Las Vegas Strip as seen from a balcony at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

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Photograph of the Las Vegas Strip and Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, 1954

Date

1954

Archival Collection

Description

An image facing south on the Las Vegas Strip (Las Vegas Boulevard) and the Sands Hotel and Casino.

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