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Transcript of interview with Betty Ham Dokter by Roger Jablonski, February 27, 1977
On February 27, 1977, Roger Jablonski interviewed Betty Ham Dokter (born 1922 in Las Vegas, Nevada) about her life in Southern Nevada. Dokter first talks about her upbringing and education in Las Vegas before describing church activity and the first casino properties that were built. She later talks about presidential visits, economic changes in Nevada, the construction of Hoover Dam, and some of the social changes in Las Vegas. The latter part of the interview covers the topics of racial minorities, environmental changes, early grocery stores and movie theaters, and social clubs. The interview concludes with a brief discussion on Mt. Charleston.
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"The Gambler" by Don Schlitz, 1978
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Gambling Related Sheet Music
Box/Folder: Oversized Box 01
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"The Gamblers: An Oddity for the Piano" by Theo Bendix, 1911
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Gambling Related Sheet Music
Box/Folder: Oversized Box 01
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Michael DeJong oral history interview
Oral history interview with Michael DeJong conducted by David Schwartz on July 06, 2016 for the Slot Operations Oral History Project. DeJong discusses his various positions in Las Vegas, Nevada Strip casinos and how the casino industry has changed during his career. DeJong then talks about his gambling experiences and provides advice to young people who want to go into the slot industry.
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Photograph of gamblers at a baccarat table in the Aladdin Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa early 1970s
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Photograph of gamblers at a craps table in the Aladdin Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa early 1970s
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Photograph of the Stardust Hotel casino floor (Las Vegas), circa early 1970s
Casino in the Stardust before renovations were made in the mid 1970s.
Site Name: Stardust Resort and Casino
Address: 3000 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Photograph of the bar and Keno area of the Stardust (Las Vegas), circa early 1970s
Gamblers in the bar and keno area of the Stardust before renovations.
Site Name: Stardust Resort and Casino
Address: 3000 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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