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Transcript of interview with John Brooks by Jeff Kennedy, February 28, 1979
Date
1979-02-28
Description
Jeff Kennedy interviews gaming industry professional John Brooks (b. 1937) at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. During the interview Brooks discusses gaming, education, the early above ground atomic blasts, Boulder Dam, and social and environmental changes in Nevada. Brooks also discusses the Old Ranch, economic changes, religion, politics, family life, the Navy, sports, the railroad, Fremont Street and the hotels on the Strip in Las Vegas.
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Café Restaurant de Paris, dinner menu, December 27, 1881
Date
1881-12-27
Description
Note: Handwritten menu. The coat of arms of the city of Paris, France is shown on the menu with its motto "Fluctuat nec mergitur" ("It is tossed by the waves, but does not sink.") "Marius Boyer, 39. Av. de l'Opera" printed beneath illustration on front Menu insert: Wine lists Restaurant: Café Restaurant de Paris (Paris, France) Location: Avenue de l'Opera, Paris, France
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Costume design drawing, lounging showgirl with starburst headdress, Las Vegas, June 5, 1980
Date
1980-06-05
Description
Pete Menefee design. Transcribed from original drawing index: "2 principal girl singers (priestesses)."
Costume Details: Female performer reclining on pillows wearing red pants, a beaded top with matching earings, arm and wrist bands, and a starburst headdress.
Show Name: Jubilee!
Performance Name: Samson and Delilah: Banquet
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
Costume Details: Female performer reclining on pillows wearing red pants, a beaded top with matching earings, arm and wrist bands, and a starburst headdress.
Show Name: Jubilee!
Performance Name: Samson and Delilah: Banquet
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
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Program from the Delta Sigma Theta Fourth Annual Social Action Luncheon, November 10, 1973
Date
1973-11-10
Description
Program from the Delta Sigma Theta Fourth Annual Social Action Luncheon: "Women Breaking New Ground." The luncheon was held at the Terrace Room at the Desert Inn Hotel.
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