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Prima, Louis, 1910-1978
Louis Prima (1910-1978) was an American singer, songwriter, trumpeter, bandleader, and actor during the mid-20th century. He was known for performing jazz, swing, and jump blues music. Using his background from New Orleans and his Italian heritage to shape his distinctive sound, he encouraged other performers at the time to embrace their ethnic heritage. He frequently performed with his wife, Keely Smith, at the height of his popularity.
Person
Amie Williams video footage for "Stripped and Teased: Tales from Las Vegas Women"
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The collection is comprised of shooting logs and raw video footage created for the documentary,
Archival Collection
Kerin Scianna Rodgers Papers
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The Kerin Scianna Rodgers Papers (1974-1986) consist of article clippings, memorandums, Democratic voting advertisements, election plans, 1986 list of primary candidates, and personal notes. Also included are district court cases, correspondence, and election day instructions.
Archival Collection
Mabel Hoggard: religious materials
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Archival Collection
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Folder of materials from the Mabel Hoggard Papers (MS-00565) -- Personal papers file. This file contains religious booklets, programs, newspaper clippings, and other documents. Represented in the materials are records from: Griffith United Methodist Church, Church Women United of Greater Las Vegas, Zion Methodist Church, Clark County Protestant Ministerial Association, and Desert Southwest Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Mixed Content
Audio clip of Marzette Lewis
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Archival Collection
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Part of an interview with Marzette Lewis by Claytee White on October 30, 2012. Lewis discusses community involvement in the movement for equality in elementary schools to stop bussing children to schools in different neighborhoods.
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Interview with Louis John Vitale, May 19, 2004
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Archival Collection
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Interview with Marcell Eugene Bridges, November 19, 2004
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Archival Collection
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Interview with Zenna Mae (Schmid) Bridges, November 19, 2004
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Archival Collection
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