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Transcript of interview with Midge Innis by James Thomas Griffin, May 8, 1976

Date
1976-05-08
Description

On May 8, 1976, James Thomas Griffin interviewed former casino dealer Midge Innis (born September 23rd, 1928 in Neligh, Nebraska) in her apartment in Las Vegas, Nevada about her life in Southern Nevada. The two discuss her occupational history as well as how she met her husband. The interview concludes Innis’ thoughts on environmental and social shifts in Las Vegas.

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Photograph of a float in the Helldorado Parade, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1948

Date
1948 to 1949
Description
An unidentified float in the Helldorado Parade on Fremont Street in 1948 or 1949. Crowds gather and watch as women sit on top on the float shaped like an elephant pass in front of the Westerner Gambling Hall. Site Name: Westerner Gambling Hall and Saloon (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 23 Fremont Street

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Texas Station, image 002: postcard

Date
1999
Description
Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel. (1999)

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Film transparency of the entrance to the Last Frontier Village at dusk (Las Vegas), circa 1950s

Date
1950 to 1959
Description

Night view of the front entrance to the Last Frontier Village. The Golden Slipper Gambling Hall is seen in the foreground. The gambling hall was named the Golden Slipper prior to its being named the Silver Slipper.
Site Name: Frontier
Address: 3120 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Transcript of interview with Frank H. Johnson by George Baker, February 21, 1980

Date
1980-02-21
Description

On February 21, 1980, George Baker interviewed Frank H. Johnson (born July 27th , 1929 in El Paso, Texas) about his occupational history in Southern Nevada. The two discuss Johnson’s career as a journalist for the Nevada State Journal and how he transitioned into his position as a government official. Johnson then recalls problems that arose while he was chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission. The interview concludes with Johnson speculating about the impact of industrial growth on the environment.

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