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Subseries 1.4. Personnel/Staff
This material relates to the personnel administration of Operation Life, such as payroll, employee benefits, job descriptions and staff meeting minutes.
Collection Name: Ruby Duncan Collection on Operation Life
Box/Folder: N/A
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Transcript of interview with Ida Bowser by Claytee D. White, August 30, 2007
Interview with Ida Bowser conducted by Claytee D. White on August 30, 2007. Born in Tallulah, Louisiana, Bowser came to Las Vegas as a child. Her first job after high school was as a teacher's aide. Later, she worked as a maid at the Sahara and Flamingo hotels. Disenchanted with maid's work, Bowser applied to the welfare office for on-the-job training and began working for the UNLV library, where she remained for thirty-seven years. Bowser recalls Ruby Duncan and the civil rights movement, notable individuals and places, and a discrimination lawsuit.
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Christmas Party. Operation Life held one annually and invited public officials and community members. Alversa Beals (in blue and white sweater), 1980s
Collection Name: Ruby Duncan Photograph Collection on Operation Life
Box/Folder: Folder 02
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Cove Hotel, original headquarters for Operation Life. The building to the right was also owned by Operation Life and became the West Las Vegas Library, 1970s
Collection Name: Ruby Duncan Photograph Collection on Operation Life
Box/Folder: Folder 01
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