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Corinne Sidney oral history interview
Oral history interview with Corinne Sidney conducted by Cynthia Cicero and Dedee Nave on December 13, 2013 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project.
Corinne Sidney shares the details of her early career, her move to Las Vegas, and her relationship with Jack Entratter. She talks about becoming a Copa Girl at the Sands Hotel and what life was like after Jack's death in 1971. Corinne shares stories of entertainers she knew, including Frank Sinatra and Antonio Morelli, but the focus of the discussion is about Jack, their "on-again-off-again" relationship, and his talent and influence in Las Vegas.
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Draft copy of invitation to a goodbye party for Nat King Cole at the Sands Hotel, no date
Copy of invitation from Jack Entratter at the Sands Hotel sent to representatives at the Sahara, Riviera, Desert Inn, the Hacienda, the Dunes, the Flamingo and the Tropicana hotels, for a farewell to Nat King Cole.
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14th Anniversary Issue of the Sands Times from the Sands Hotel and Casino, December 1966
The 14th anniversary issue of the Sands Times magazine from the Sands Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Articles written in the magazine describe various events held at the Sands, entertainment news, and celebrity appearances.
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Photograph of the Sands Hotel marquee during filming of "Viva Las Vegas," circa 1963-1964
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Newspaper clipping, Review Journal, Las Vegas, Nevada October 12, 1962
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Photograph of the Sands Hotel marquee advertising Dean Martin, Ken Lane, Brascia and Tybee, and Antonio Morelli at the Copa Room, Las Vegas, 1960s
Marquee at the Sands Hotel that reads: Copa Room - Jack Entratter presents Dean Martin, Ken Lane at the piano, Brascia & Tybee, Antonio Morelli and his music
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Photographs of George Kirby's birthday celebration at the Sands
Group of black and white photographs of the birthday celebration for George Kirby at the Sands Hotel. Attendees at the party include: Don Rickles, Joe Williams, Vic Damone, Jack Carter and Jack Entratter.
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Photograph of Joey Bishop, Frank Sinatra, and Dean Martin backstage at the Sands, Las Vegas, early 1960s
L-R: Joey Bishop, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin backstage in the Copa Room at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas. The man behind the curtain at the extreme left is probably producer Jack Entratter.
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