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From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series III. Beatty, Nevada -- Subseries III.C. Revert Family. Mr. Heisler, who, with his wife, ran the depot for many years, and Art Revert is leaning on the back of the chair (identified from left to right).

Three black and white photographs of people at the Desert Inn in Las Vegas, Nevada. Going clockwise, from left to right: the handwriting under the top left image reads: "Lounge M.G.R. Tommy Clare, Toni and Wilbur at the first Halloween party"; handwritten text under the top right image reads: "Tony Frabbiele and Harry Lahr"; and the handwriting under the bottom image reads: "New years day "Hangover Breakfast" Dee Marcus - Willow Morrical."

Oral history interview with Stavan Corbett conducted by Nathalie Martinez on November 5, 2018 for the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project. Barbara Tabach and Rodrigo Vazquez also participate in the questioning. Stavan Corbett is a member of the Latino community who has served as an educator and politician in Las Vegas. Growing up in Las Vegas, Stavan was exposed to various environments that all helped him shape his Latino identity. Stavan was able to appreciate the Catholic and Jewish cultures as well. During the 1970s and '80s his experiences with first and second generation Latinos played a large role in his identity formation, especially as a student. He was the first in his family to graduate from high school and college. Stavan worked in the hotel industry and moved on to work with troubled youth and eventually become a member of the Nevada State Board and the Clark County School Board. His continued work with the Latin Chamber of Commerce has also allowed him to be involved with the Latino Youth Leadership Conference. Subjects discussed include: Identity Struggle, Interracial Relationships, Working in the Hotel Industry, Clark County School District, and Cultural Assimilation.