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Mabel Hoggard: newspaper clippings and school records
Folder of materials from the Mabel Hoggard Papers (MS-00565) -- Personal papers file. This folder contains materials about Mabel Hoggard, including a Las Vegas Sentinel newspaper issue, newspaper clippings, a decree of divorce (Mabel E. Wims vs Irvin E. Wims), a memorial service program (Mabel Welch Wims Hoggard, March 10, 1905- May 31, 1989), and U.S. Congressional Records recognizing the achievements of Mrs. Mabel W. Hoggard. Mabel Hoggard's student records were not digitized per the Special Collections and Archives restrictions policy.
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Photograph of James McMillan, Charles West, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Monsignor Empey, circa 1962
Transcribed from attachment on the back of the photo: "Sands Hotel before 1962 left to right Dr. James B. McMillan, Dr. Charles I. West, Sammy Davis, Jr., Mons. James B. Empey, Pastor of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Presenting an "Award of Merit and honorary fellowship" to Sammy Davis, Jr. and Will Maston trio from the George Washington Carver Memorial Institute of Washington, D. D. for outstanding contributions to the arts, humanities, and better race relations."
Sands Hotel and Casino: 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter "Tea Rose Talk" newsletters
From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file.
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Sister's Network flier
From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file.
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State of Nevada Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 78
From the Mabel Hoggard Papers (MS-00565) -- Personal papers file. Resolution expressing condolences about the death of Mabel Hoggard, and listing her accomplishments. State of Nevada Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 78, adopted by the Assembly June 6, 1989; adopted by the Senate June 7, 1989
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Newspaper clipping, GOP Blacks Anti-Knight, Las Vegas Sun, January 23, 1979
Newspaper article titled "GOP Blacks Anti-Knight," by Bob Palm in Las Vegas Sun, Tuesday, January 23, 1979. Palm reports opposition from a member of the Clark County Republican Central Committee to Sarann Knight's bid to unseat Las Vegas City Commissioner Roy Woofter.
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"A Good Alpha Kappa Alpha Woman" document
From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file.
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Las Vegas African American Community Conversations, Part 3: Civil Rights and Entertainment: video
The Las Vegas African American Community Conversations is a four part, one hour round table conversation with local Las Vegans. They share their powerful stories and great history, with topics ranging from “Migration, Civil Rights, Education, Church, Entertainment and the Early Legal Community”. Part Three: A conversation about ” Civil Rights and Entertainment” MODERATOR- Claytee D. White (Director-Oral History Research Center) PANELISTS- Lonnie G Wright (College Professor/Business Owner) LaVerne C. Ligon (Director- Simba Talent Development Center Inc.) Walter Mason (Director-IRA Aldridge Theater) Leonard Pock Jr. (Retired Stagehand) B.J. Thomas (Retired Stagehand)
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"Martin and George and the American Dream, part two": article draft by Roosevelt Fitzgerald
From the Roosevelt Fitzgerald Professional Papers (MS-01082) -- Drafts for the Las Vegas Sentinel Voice file. On Martin Luther King, Jr.
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"Jingle": article draft by Roosevelt Fitzgerald
From the Roosevelt Fitzgerald Professional Papers (MS-01082) -- Drafts for the Las Vegas Sentinel Voice file. Christmas memories of author's childhood in Natchez, Mississippi.
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