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Stardust Gambling Museum news segments: video
Date
1987-05-08 to 1987-05-09
Description
Local news segments on the Stardust's "old-time gambling museum" which houses a $3 million dollar collection put together by Boyd Gaming and part of a larger renovation. First segment interviews Ralph Purnell, Stardust General Manager, who explains why the museum was put together as a new attraction, comparing it to Imperial Palace's car collection. In the second segment, Sam Boyd is seen leading the first tour through the museum. A brief history is provided on gaming and gambling, while stills of early Las Vegas are shown. Purnell speaks again on why the museum was created. The third segment the interior of the museum and artifacts around the museum. Interview with E. J. Cummins talks about hiding these artifacts while it was illegal, and the reporter speaks with historians about various early gaming machines. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.
Moving Image
Telegram from Labor leaders protesting gambling bill, March 1, 1927
Date
1927-03-01
Description
Telegram from Labor leaders protesting gambling bill, March 1, 1927
Text
Reuter, Peter and Heather L. Ruth, "Casino Gaming for New York State: The Potential Market and Implications for Economic Development" for the New York State Casino Gambling Study Panel, 1979
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File
Archival Collection
Eugene Martin Christiansen Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00561
Collection Name: Eugene Martin Christiansen Papers
Box/Folder: Box 088
Collection Name: Eugene Martin Christiansen Papers
Box/Folder: Box 088
Archival Component
Evelyn and J.C. Gamble oral history interview
Identifier
OH-02097
Abstract
Oral history interview with Evelyn and J.C. Gamble conducted by Claytee D. White on August 31, 2010 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Evelyn discusses living on the Westside in the 1950s and describes the development of that area. J.C. recalls his years in the United States Air Force and experiences stationed at Nellis Air Force Base. Lastly, J.C. describes why the Westside was off limits for active Air Force members, and the two speak about their employment at the Nevada Test Site.
Archival Collection
Dandurand, Lawrence, "Las Vegas Visitor Profile Study" and "The Market Potential of the Local Casino Gambling Market", 1981-1982
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Eugene Martin Christiansen Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00561
Collection Name: Eugene Martin Christiansen Papers
Box/Folder: Box 076
Collection Name: Eugene Martin Christiansen Papers
Box/Folder: Box 076
Archival Component
Report: "Exploring Legalized Casino Gambling and a Local Lottery" by the New York City Council Committee on Economic Development, 1990
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Eugene Martin Christiansen Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00561
Collection Name: Eugene Martin Christiansen Papers
Box/Folder: Box 163
Collection Name: Eugene Martin Christiansen Papers
Box/Folder: Box 163
Archival Component
Silver Slipper Gambling Hall and Saloon: postcard
Date
1960 to 1970
Description
Silver Slipper Gambling Hall and Saloon on the Las Vegas Strip (1960-1970)
Image
Hakim, Simon. Casino Gambling as a "growth pole" strategy and its effect on crime, Journal of Regional Science 29(4), 1989
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
UNLV Libraries Collection of Articles on Gaming and Las Vegas, Nevada Topics
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Collection Number: MS-00626
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Articles on Gaming and Las Vegas, Nevada Topics
Box/Folder: Box 18
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Articles on Gaming and Las Vegas, Nevada Topics
Box/Folder: Box 18
Archival Component
MsLees, W. P. Atlantic City Water-system Adjusts to a New Industry - Casino Gambling, Journal of Management and Operations 70(4), 1978
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
UNLV Libraries Collection of Articles on Gaming and Las Vegas, Nevada Topics
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Collection Number: MS-00626
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Articles on Gaming and Las Vegas, Nevada Topics
Box/Folder: Box 10
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Articles on Gaming and Las Vegas, Nevada Topics
Box/Folder: Box 10
Archival Component
National Council on Problem Gambling Inc., "Presentations to the NGISC"; Albanese, Jay S., "Casino Gambling and White-Collar Crime: An Examination of the Empirical Evidence" report; Gerstein, Dean, et al., "Gambling Impact and Behavior Study" report; Gardner, Chuck, "The Regulation of Organized Gambling in Nevada" report; socioeconomic impact report excerpt; newsletter; and notes, 1998-1999, undated
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Katherine A. Spilde Papers on Native American Gaming
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Collection Number: MS-00092
Collection Name: Katherine A. Spilde Papers on Native American Gaming
Box/Folder: Box 35
Collection Name: Katherine A. Spilde Papers on Native American Gaming
Box/Folder: Box 35
Archival Component
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