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Black Entertainers in Las Vegas: 1940 - 1960
Essay by Roosevelt Fitzgerald reflecting on black entertainers during the early days of the Las Vegas Strip, dated 1988.
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Ron Saccavino Papers
The Ron Saccavino Papers (1999-2005) contain a book written by Saccavino in 1999 titled Everything You Want to Know About Las Vegas Dealers, a Dealer of the Year information packet, and three copies of "The Dealers News" newsletters.
Archival Collection
MGM Mirage Corporation Records
The MGM Mirage Corporation Records date from 1970 to 2010 and consist of the records of the Las Vegas, Nevada based global entertainment company. The collection contains organizational records, employee newsletters, files about the MGM Mirage diversity and inclusion initiative, correspondence, reports on gambling addiction, gambling statistics, press clippings, and audiovisual materials. There are also photographs, photographic slides, and photographic negatives of performers, corporate executives, and MGM Mirage properties.
Archival Collection
Chester Hodson interview, March 4, 1981: transcript
On March 4, 1981, collector Marlene L. Larson interviewed Chester Albert Hodson, Jr. (born December 21st, 1948 in Las Vegas, Nevada) at the Sizzler restaurant in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this interview, Mr. Hodson speaks about working in the restaurant industry in Las Vegas, as well as his father’s experience working in the industry. He also talks about living in Las Vegas and the changes he has seen throughout his life.
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Postcard of dogs smoking and playing poker, 1987
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Spilde publications, approximately 2000-2007
The Spilde publications include publications written by Katherine Spilde dating from approximately 2000 to 2007. Materials include journal articles on topics such as the socioeconomic and political impacts of Native American gaming, Native American sovereignty, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, and gaming enterprises by Oklahoma Native American groups. Also included are articles published in Global Gaming Business magazine and the Research and Measurement Issues in Gambling Studies, a book chapter, Dr. Spilde’s notes, and correspondence.
Collection Name: Katherine A. Spilde Papers on Native American Gaming
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Slide of slot machines at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, circa late 1970s - early 1980s
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Film transparency showing the Boulder Club, Las Vegas, circa 1940s
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Postcard showing people playing Wheel of Fortune, Nevada, circa 1930s
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Film transparency showing El Rancho Vegas, Las Vegas, circa 1940s
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