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News clips showing the construction progress of the Stratosphere Tower: video
A series of news clips showing the construction progress for the Stratosphere Tower; clips show multiple news presenters from various news stations including Steve Crupi from KTNV-TV Channel 13, Bianca Ferrare from KVBC Channel 3, and other presenters from KLAS-TV Channel 8; people interviewed in the clips include Donald Peterson from Vegas World; Dave Cruce, foreman; Ronald Willis, a Las Vegan; Raymond Lafaire, a tourist; Jerry Miller, crew worker; and other unidentified people and construction workers; a video montage of aerial views of construction is also shown; b-roll of press announcement, Stratosphere Tower drawings, ground breaking, construction, and Las Vegas. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
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News segments about Clark County Commission's disputes over the Stratosphere Tower height and lawsuit from Allen & Rossi: video
Local evening news coverage of dispute between the Las Vegas City Planning Commission and Clark County Commisioners to approve Bob Stupak's plan to expand the height of the Stratosphere Tower. News anchors explain the county's argument that an expanded tower would disrupt navigable air space for McCarran Airport and includes footage of the commission meeting; interviews with commissioners, Stupak's lawyer, and a McCarran based pilot. There is also a news segment discussing comedy duo Allen & Rossi suing Bob Stupak over breach of contract for cancelling their lifetime contract with Vegas World. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
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Bob Stupak attends fundraising dinner for Bill Clinton: video
The tape features footage of President Bill Clinton's 1997 campaign fundraiser at the home of Brian and Myra Greenspun. Footage shows Bob Stupak meeting and chatting with the President while having his photo taken. Phyllis McGuire meeting and talking with the President. Later, Stupak converses with Nevada Governor Bob Miller and first lady Sandy Miller. The President's remarks were partly recorded from the back of the room where the press core were allowed to be during part of the remarks. After the President's remarks, the footage shows many of the attendees leaving the tent, including Senator Harry Reid, Landra Reid, Phil Satre, Claudine Williams, Kitty Rodman, Brooke Shields, Dallas Huan, Senator Richard Bryan, Bonnie Bryan, and others. Tape shows views of the Greenspun house as well as the tent set up for the fundraising event. The footage is low quality and handheld, and is being captured by someone conversing and receiving directions from Stupak. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
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The Cure goes on "Big Shot" ride, Energy conservation struggles, and financial struggles of Stratosphere: video
Local news anchors discuss The Cure (band) visit to Las Vegas to perform at the Thomas & Mack, but they ride "The Big Shot" before performance; clip shows band before and after going on the ride; second segment is on power problems and blackouts in the Las Vegas Valley due to high demand from heat; clip shows anchor at Nevada Power Company; Stratosphere limits their power usage; third segment is on financial woes of Stratosphere construction and selling of shares; Lyle Berman and Bob Stupak power struggle is discussed Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
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Lucille "Seely" Cragin Papers
The Lucille "Seely" Cragin Papers contain materials documenting the public relations activities of Cragin and her husband, former Las Vegas Mayor Ernie W. Cragin. The collection dates from 1926 to 1957 and is comprised of newspaper clippings, correspondence, memorabilia, and photographs. The majority of this collection focuses on the christening of the cargo ship the S.S. Las Vegas Victory, which she helped sponsor. This material was formerly known as the Mrs. E. W. Cragin Papers.
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Thomas T. Beam Engineering Complex Photograph Collection
The Thomas T. Beam Engineering Complex Photographs (1988, 2006) mainly contains photographs and negatives of Building B of the Thomas T. Beam Engineering Complex construction in 2006. Photographs were taken by David Emerson who served positions within the University of Nevada, Las Vegas as Dean of the College of Science, Math, and Engineering; Dean of the College of Sciences; and as emeritus professor. Other materials in this collection include photographs of Lied Library and a photograph of Building A of the Thomas T. Beam Engineering Complex from 1988. The photograph includes a personal note to Emerson by Tate Snyder/Kittrell Garlock Architects, the architectural firm responsible for designing and building the Thomas T. Beam Engineering Complex.
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University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration 33rd commencement program
Commencement program from University of Nevada, Las Vegas Commencement Programs and Graduation Lists (UA-00115).
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Rob Schlegel oral history interviews
Oral history interviews with Rob Schlegel conducted by Dennis McBride on various dates in March and April of 1998 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In the interviews, Schlegel recalls his early life in Port Angeles, Washington, his conservative Baptist upbringing, and his early experiences with literature. Schlegel then discusses working with newspaper publications in high school and college, understanding his sexuality during college, his first gay sexual experience, and his first trip to Las Vegas, Nevada. He recalls working with Robert Lloyd "Bob" Brown at the
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