African American Resources for Nevada
United States
Nevada African Americans
Introduction
A Research Strategy
Archives and Libraries
Lied Library
4505 South Maryland Pkwy.
Box 457001
Las Vegas, Nevada
89154-7001
(702) 895-2100
Search the special collections for oral histories and other resources
UNLV Libraries have received funding from the Nevada State Library and Archives under the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) for a collaborative project with the public libraries, the university, the State Museum, the public television station, and city and county government to document the African American experience in Las Vegas. See African Americans in Las Vegas.
Vital Records
Birth Records
Marriage Records
Death Records
Biography
Census
Funeral Homes
Genealogy
History
Legal history - The Timeline of African-American Legal History in Nevada (1861-2011) by Professor Rachel J. Anderson depicts selected events in the history of African-American lawyers, civil rights, and diversity in Nevada’s bar and on the bench.
Newspapers
Military
Probate Records
School Records
Societies and Organizations
Nevada African American Genealogical Society - NAAGS meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month except on July and August at 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM at the family history center located at
509 S 9th Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Website
Voting Registers
Other Sources
Websites
References
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