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Transcript of interview with Ruby Amie-Pilot by Barbara Tabach and Claytee White, August 7, 2012
Ruby Amie-Pilot moved to Las Vegas in 1952. She worked at the Desert Inn in the kitchen, was the first African American full time sales person at Sears; she also worked as a window dresser with Hazel Gay, and later owned travel agency with Esther Langston. In the interview, Ruby discusses moving to the Westside, Jackson street and housing developments, education, and her experiences with local leaders.
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Transcript of interview with Lovey M. McCurdy conducted by Greg McCurdy, March 19, 1981
Transcript of interview with Lovey McCurdy by Greg McCurdy, March 19, 1981. Mrs. McCurdy discusses her memories of Las Vegas when she arrived in 1951, as well as her employment and family.
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Series of two Polaroid photographs of Tracy Lewis with principal displaying donation from WAAK-UP
Series of two color Polaroid photographs of Tracy Lewis with the principal of Kermit R. Booker Sr. Empowerment Elementary School displaying a five hundred dollar donation from Westside Action Alliance Korps -- Uplifting People (WAAK-UP).
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Transcript of interview with Miriam Belmont by Laurie Brower, March 8, 1975
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Clark County Museum Guild Records
The Southern Nevada, Clark County Museum Guild records consist of news clippings, meeting minutes, programs and other historical materials from 1983-1996.
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Transcript of interview with Bill Belknap by R. J. Johnson, February 12, 1979
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Transcript of interview with Georgia Adras by Robin L. Hayes, March 02, 1977
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Larry K. Lytle oral history interview
Oral history interview with Larry K. Lytle conducted by Kenneth V. Higbee on April 26, 2004 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Lytle reflects upon his 30-year career as a teacher and administrator with Nevada’s Lincoln County School District (LCSD) from the 1970s to the 2000s. He describes the process by which he became a principal, and describes his approach to fostering a safe learning environment for students and staff. He also describes how his religious beliefs shaped his approach to leadership, and how his responsibilities changed over time as he simultaneously oversaw the elementary, middle, and high school in Alamo, Nevada. He provides his opinion on schooling challenges such as standardized testing, and offers suggestions for individuals interested in pursuing school administration.
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Miguel Villarba oral history interview: transcript
Oral history interview with Miguel Villarba conducted by David Islas on December 6, 2021 for Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project. In this interview, Miguel Villarba shares his family's history growing up in Manila, Philippines and immigrating to the United States in 2016. He talks about first living in Chattanooga, Tennessee before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada to be near family when Miguel was in high school. Miguel Villarba shares stories of his grandfather's farm in Pangasinan, Philippines, the differences in city and town life across Manila, Chattanooga, and Las Vegas, and his educational plans. He also talks about Filipino culture and traditions, and racial discrimination.
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