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Prince Spencer oral history interview
Identifier
OH-01743
Abstract
Oral history interview with Prince Spencer conducted by Claytee White on January 09, 2005 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. Spencer discusses his career as a dancer in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Sands Hotel and Flamingo Hotel. He also talks about his activity in the Civil Rights Movement, work as a casino host, and participation in the Second Baptist Church in Las Vegas.
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Aerial photograph of Las Vegas, 1955
Date
1955
Description
Aerial view of Las Vegas Blvd. and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks looking north over the Dunes Hotel and Flamingo Casino.
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Aerial photograph of Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print
Date
1955
Description
From the Mary and Arthur Ackerman Photograph Collection (PH-00306). The building on the west side of the Strip toward the right is the Dunes Hotel and Casino. In the center on the east side of the Strip is the Flamingo with the Sands Hotel and Casino to the north. The large tract of land in the upper left is the golf course of the Desert Inn.
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