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Slides collected by the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 depict the Union's offices and other buildings in Las Vegas during the 1950s and the 1960s. Images include exterior views of the Union's building, construction sites, hotels, and restaurants, and aerial shots of Las Vegas. Also included are images depicting activities inside an office, likely the Culinary Union's office. Tray 3 of 3. The original slides were retained by the Union.Arrangement note: Series V. Glass slides

The Frontier Hotel and Casino marquee reads "WELCOME SERVICE EMPLOYEES, INTERNATIONAL UNION, AND JESSE JACKSON" as supporters of the Frontier Strike and Las Vegas (Nev.) Metropolitan Police officers gather in front of the building.Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike Site name: Frontier Hotel and Casino

Culinary Workers Union strikers rally day and night in front of the Frontier Hotel and Casino on September 21, 1991. One unidentified individual is seen being detained by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Signs include: "Frontier unfair to Teamsters Local Union 995," "Frontier violates federal laws," "Culinary Workers Union Local 226 (AFL-CIO), Bartenders Union Local 165 (AFL-CIO) protest unfair labor practices." Photos also show a reporter being videotaped outside of the casino.Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike Site name: Frontier Hotel and Casino

Culinary Union secretary-treasurer Jim Arnold hands out flyers at the entrance of the Frontier Hotel and Casino as strikers picket with signs nearby. News media can also be seen asking strikers and bystanders for interviews.Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike Site name: Frontier Hotel and Casino

Culinary Union workers march in the first rally of the Frontier Strike on August 7, 1991 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additionally, images show police officers on bicycles and Culinary Union workers crowding around Jim Arnold, former secretary-treasurer of the Culinary Workers Union. The Frontier marquee is depicted and reads, "Welcome teachers & ironworkers, bottled beer 25 cents 2pm Aug. 7 .. 10"Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike Site name: Frontier Hotel and Casino

Culinary Union workers strike at the Frontier Hotel and Casino in August of 1991. Strikers are seen with signs marching in a parking lot. The American flag is shown multiple times, along with a portable restroom with a multiple protesting sign, including one depicting Margaret Elardi. Police officers are also seen on site. The Frontier marquee is depicted and reads: "Welcome Boilermakers, players bar 10am to 10pm, boilermakers 50 cents, bottle beer 25 cents."Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike Site name: Frontier Hotel and Casino

Culinary Union workers strike outside the Frontier Hotel and Casino on August 15, 1991. Strikers are seen marching with protest signs reading "Protest Unfair Labor Practices." Images show Hattie Canty, president of the Las Vegas Culinary Workers Union Local 226, participating in the rally.Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike Site name: Frontier Hotel and Casino