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Publicity, 1960-1977
Materials contain publicity photographs for Harold Minsky's burlesque shows from 1960 to 1977. Materials include photographs of Minsky's Girls of 1960, photographs of show casts, and photographs of performances at the Aladdin Hotel and the Dunes Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Playboy Hotel in Chicago, Illinois.
Collection Name: Harold Minsky Photograph Collection
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Minsky's Burlesque Records
Minsky's Burlesque Records (1922-1978) contain scripts, publicity, photographs, financial records, payroll records, sheet music, newspaper clippings, contracts, and correspondence. Also included are the personal papers of noted burlesque producer Harold Minsky, who was known for creating the "family burlesque" style of entertainment and for introducing the topless showgirl to Las Vegas, Nevada at the Dunes Hotel in 1957.
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Contract agreement between Gay-Tee Inc and Rosebill Amuse Corp and Hank Henry for ten-week performance
The contract is signed by Hank Henry and his manager, Harold Minsky.
Photographs of Minsky's cast members in costume, 1970-1979
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Series I: General records and papers, 1922-1978
The general records and papers series (1922-1978) contains newspaper articles dating from 1922, tracing the rise of burlesque in New York City, New York. This series also includes correspondence and papers about Harold Minsky and Eddie Lynch, his manager for many years, published articles about the various Minsky shows, photographs of showgirls, and rehearsal photographs for a show in New York City in 1964. Also included are book sale correspondence for The Night They Raided Minsky’s and promotional information on the motion picture of the same name, production cost receipts, bills, payroll receipts, profit and loss statements, and costume designs and prices.
Collection Name: Minsky's Burlesque Records
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Betty Francisco oral history interview
Oral history interview with Betty Francisco conducted by Joanne Goodwin on August 12, 2002 for the Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Las Vegas Women Oral History Project. Francisco opens her interview by discussing her early life in Arizona and California. Francisco then talks about her dance career in Las Vegas, Nevada, starting with her work at the Dunes Hotel. Francisco also discusses working for choreographer Harold Minsky. Finally, Francisco describes common dancer experiences, such as getting injured or sick.
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Photograph of the exterior and marquee of the Thunderbird Hotel at night (Las Vegas), circa late1960s
Nighttime view of the sign in front of the Thunderbird Hotel, and the neon and electric signage spanning the length of the hotel. On the sign in front of the entrance: "Kings IV. Buckley and Collins. Thoroughly Modern Minsky, world famous burlesque, produced by Harold Minsky."
Site Name: Thunderbird Hotel
Address: 2755 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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