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Guide to the Donald M. Clark Collection

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Biographical Sketch/ Organizational History: There is little information publicly available regarding the life of Reverend Donald Clark. According to Reverend Clark, “the papers should speak for themselves. My life has nothing to do with them.” Any attempts to contact Reverend Clark about his past have been met with futility, in Black Steps in the Desert Sand, author Everett Louis wrote, “to this day he [Donald Clark] remains steadfast in his refusal to accept public recognition for his pioneering activities that have contributed so mightily to black progress in Nevada.”; After some time in the Army, Reverend Clark moved to Las Vegas from the south in 1952. As soon as he arrived, Reverend Clark began working towards integration and improving the black community (“Westside”). As an assistant pastor, Reverend Clark became a strong voice in Las Vegas.; When something needed to be done, Reverend Clark always seemed available. Not only did he become an active spokesperson for intThe manuscript collection of Reverend Donald M. Clark is an invaluable piece of black history in Las Vegas. Similar to his colleagues Dr. Charles West, Woodrow Wilson, and Dr. James McMillan, Reverend Clark played a major role in the development of the black community in Las Vegas and the struggle for Civil Rights. The collection, comprised of materials ranging from 1953 to 1972, details Reverend Clark’s activities with his community, the NAACP, and the Economic Opportunity Board. Types of documents in the collection include correspondence, organizational plans, newspaper clippings, and personal memorabilia.
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