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Transcript of interview with Mary E. Habbart by Pamela Larkins, July 15, 1975
Date
1975-07-15
Description
On July 15, 1975, Pamela Larkins interviewed Mary E. Habbart (born 1897 in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania) in her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two discuss Habbart’s personal family history and her family’s reasons for moving to Las Vegas. Habbart also describes social and economic changes to Las Vegas and her local dairy farm.
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Film transparency of the entrance to the Last Frontier Village (Las Vegas), circa 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Description
Front entrance to the Last Frontier Village. The Silver Slipper Gambling Hall is seen in the foreground.
Site Name: Frontier
Address: 3120 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Photograph of people playing at Fortune Club, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1953 - 1958
Date
1953 to 1958
Description
Patrons playing the machines inside the Fortune Club casino on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada. The large sign hanging from the ceiling reads: "In the past 12 months the Fortune Club has paid over $2,500,000.00 in jackpots to nearly one half million players." Site Name: Fortune Club (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 109 East Fremont Street
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Photograph of people playing at Fortune Club, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1953 - 1958
Date
1953 to 1958
Description
Patrons playing the machines inside the Fortune Club casino on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada. The large sign hanging from the ceiling reads: "In the past 12 months the Fortune Club has paid over $1,500,000.00 in jackpots to nearly a quarter million players." Site Name: Fortune Club (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 109 East Fremont Street
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Photograph of people playing at Fortune Club, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1953 - 1958
Date
1953 to 1958
Description
Patrons playing the machines inside the Fortune Club casino on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada. A "change girl," center, can be seen making her rounds. The large sign hanging from the ceiling reads: "In the past 12 months the Fortune Club has paid over $1,500,000.00 in jackpots to nearly a quarter million players." Site Name: Fortune Club (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 109 East Fremont Street
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Photograph of people playing at Fortune Club, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1953 - 1958
Date
1953 to 1958
Description
Patrons playing the machines inside the Fortune Club casino on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada. The large sign hanging from the ceiling reads: "In the past 12 months the Fortune Club has paid over $1,500,000.00 in jackpots to nearly a quarter million players." Site Name: Fortune Club (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 109 East Fremont Street
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Postcard of the Sahara Hotel, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1961
Date
1961
Description
Postcard: Hotel Sahara- Las Vegas, Nevada - "A Subsidary of the Del E. Webb Corporation, Hotel Sahara's 24- story, 200-room Tower dominate the skyline on the famed Las Vegas Strip. The giant buildings frame three Hotel Sahara pools, health club, shopping center and all major airline ticket offices. The Sahara features 1,000 air-conditioned rooms, each with radio and TV."
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The Suicide Table at the Delta Saloon: postcard
Date
1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)
Description
From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- The Suicide Table at the Delta Saloon in Virginia City, Nevada. Inscription with the image says, "The Delta Saloon was established in 1860. It ws most famous for its gaming rooms. On the 'Suicide Table' Bonanza kings bucked the Faro and lost as much as $38,000 on the turn of a card."
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Harvey's in Stateline, Nevada: postcard
Date
1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)
Description
From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Harvey's Resort Hotel and Harvey's Inn in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Inscription with image says, "Fun-filled days... glittering nights at Lake Tahoe, the west's most beautiful setting, and Harvey's one, one of the world's great hotels. Give us a spin."
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La Salle Touzet in The Casino in Monte Carlo, Monaco: postcard
Date
1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)
Description
From Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367). The inscription on the back of the postcard reads, "Monte-Carlo. Le Casino. Salle Touzet (Trente et quarante)." Which translates to, "Monte-Carlo. The Casino. Touzet Room (Thirties and forties)."
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