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Shooting of the film "Pepe" at the Sands Hotel: photographs
Series VII. Entertainers
Sands Hotel and Casino
Mixed Content
Photograph of Tonopah (Nev.), 1901
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Garland, Cecil Conrad, Jr.
Cecil C. Garland was born on September 7, 1925 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Garland graduated from high school and was employed as a racncher. Cecil married Annette on February 15, 1974 and they had one child: Bertha Mae.
Garland was enlisted in the United States Air Force.
Garland has no affiliation with the Nevada Test Site.
Person
Dern, George Henry, 1872-1936
George Henry Dern was an American businessman involved in mining; a Utah state legislator; governor of the state of Utah, from 1925-1933; and U.S. Secretary of War, 1933-1936. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Dern and http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n89125984
Person
G.W. McMillin oral history interview
Oral history interview with Grove Wilson "G.W." McMillin conducted by W.J. McMillin on February 18, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. During this interview, G.W. McMillin discusses moving to Henderson, Nevada in May of 1943 to take a supervisory position at the Basic Magnesium Plant. McMillin goes on to discuss the development of Las Vegas, Nevada and Henderson. He also discusses historical events specific to Nevada and his work in law enforcement.
Archival Collection
Marlena Shaw oral history interview
Oral history interview with Marlena Shaw conducted by Claytee D. White on December 12, 2017 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In this interview, Shaw discusses her early life in New Rochelle, New York and growing up in a musical family. She talks about her initial interest in singing, her career as a jazz singer, and performing with Count Basie in Las Vegas, Nevada. Shaw recalls recording her first studio album, and the discrimination she faced as an African American musician. Shaw describes performing at the Sands Hotel and Casino, touring around the world, and working with multiple recording labels. Later, Shaw remembers performing with Sammy Davis Jr. Lastly, Shaw discusses the significance of spirituality in her life, and her first time performing with a symphony orchestra.
Archival Collection