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Showgirl and Stardust logo image unveiled on Western Pacific Airlines: video, approximately 1985 to 1995
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File
Scope and Contents
Segment by unknown San Diego newstation on the expanding population, real estate, and economic upturn that Las Vegas is experiencing. Video opens with a Stardust Hotel and Casino craps game, while a voiceover describes Las Vegas as "Lost Vegas" and "Lost Wages" but that tourists and locals live together side-by-side. Reporter explains the population is rapidly growing, and many Californians and San Diegans are moving to the city, as it rebrands from "Sin City" to a reasonable, welcoming place to live. The reporter explains that many casinos were "in the red" and how it was in a economic downturn. However, many new casinos are being expanded or new ones built now that the economy is looking up. Features many shots of the Stardust Hotel interior and exterior. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Stardust Resort and Casino Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00515
Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 031
Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 031
Archival Component
Costume design drawing, showgirl in a black and white evening gown with magenta feather boa, Las Vegas, June 5, 1980
Date
1980-06-05
Description
Pete Menefee design. Transcribed from original drawing index: "girl singer (long black and white with boa #4)."
Costume Details: Showgirl in a long, black and white sequined gown with a halter-top and a magenta feather boa.
Show Name: Jubilee!
Performance Name: Minstrel opening: Love songs
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
Costume Details: Showgirl in a long, black and white sequined gown with a halter-top and a magenta feather boa.
Show Name: Jubilee!
Performance Name: Minstrel opening: Love songs
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
Image
Photograph of Milton Berle with showgirls during the production of "Meet Me In Las Vegas," Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1955-1956
Date
1955 to 1956
Description
Comedian Milton Berle poses with coils of electric cables during the production of the motion picture "Meet Me In Las Vegas" at the Sands Hotel. Costumed showgirls look on.
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Costume design drawing, gold jeweled showgirl costume with headpiece and gold bands, circa 1965-75
Date
1965 to 1975
Description
Costume Details: Female gold, turquoise, and white jeweled costume with gold arm and leg bands. Similar to Spinedi-16. Artist's notations: "4 small, 4 small, 1 large, 2 small gold, 1 pearl, 1 gold- Boy's lead nudes, gold band."
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Photograph of a Minsky's Burlesque showgirl brushing her hair backstage at the Aladdin Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1972
Date
1972
Description
A female dancer backstage in the dressing area wearing a front-tied bikini top costume with a thong bikini bottom and fishnet tights. A feathered costume piece is visible on the dressing table. The Aladdin opened on April 1, 1966 and closed on November 25, 1997, and was imploded on 7:30pm, on April 27, 1998, except for the Aladdin Theatre to make way for the construction of an entirely new casino. The new Aladdin was scheduled to reopen on August 17, 2000, at 6:00 p.m. The opening was delayed while the Clark County building inspector completed its fire safety testing. Another delay was caused by last-minute repairs to the casino surveillance system. The new Aladdin finally opened the next day at 7:45 a.m. The casino was sold in bankruptcy on June 20, 2003 to a partnership of Planet Hollywood and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. Renovations were carried out in stages, allowing the resort to remain open throughout. The retail space formerly known as "The Desert Passage" was converted into the Hollywood-themed "Miracle Mile Shops" and the theatre formerly known as the "Aladdin Theatre" was converted into "The AXIS". After the casino was renovated, it was reopened as "Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino" on April 17, 2007. Site Name: Aladdin Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 3667 South Las Vegas Boulevard
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Costume design drawing, showgirls in pink and white polka dots and green and pink checkers, Las Vegas, June 5, 1980
Date
1980-06-05
Description
Pete Menefee design. Transcribed from original drawing index: "black girl dancer (pink and green "Elvis #2") and "black girl dancer (pink and green "Elvis #3")" for two identical drawings.
Costume Details: Two showgirls in mini skirts and long sleeve tops, ankle socks, neck scarves, and hair bows. One dancer is wearing a pink and white polka dot top and the other is wearing a green and pink checkered top.
Show Name: Jubilee!
Performance Name: Minstrel opening: Elvis
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
Costume Details: Two showgirls in mini skirts and long sleeve tops, ankle socks, neck scarves, and hair bows. One dancer is wearing a pink and white polka dot top and the other is wearing a green and pink checkered top.
Show Name: Jubilee!
Performance Name: Minstrel opening: Elvis
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
Image
Costume design drawing, showgirl in a black and white v-necked evening gown with a lavender feather boa, Las Vegas, June 5, 1980
Date
1980-06-05
Description
Pete Menefee design. Transcribed from original drawing index: "girl singer (long black and white with boa #5)."
Costume Details: Showgirl in a long, v-necked, black and white sequined gown with a pink feather boa.
Show Name: Jubilee!
Performance Name: Minstrel opening: Love songs
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
Costume Details: Showgirl in a long, v-necked, black and white sequined gown with a pink feather boa.
Show Name: Jubilee!
Performance Name: Minstrel opening: Love songs
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
Image
Showgirls at the Suncoast Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, video recording, 2010 January 31
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Bill Moore Professional Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00597
Collection Name: Bill Moore Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00 (Restrictions apply)
Collection Name: Bill Moore Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00 (Restrictions apply)
Archival Component
Photograph of showgirls wearing feathered headdresses performing onstage in the Copa Room at the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, 1960
Level of Description
Item
Archival Collection
Sands Hotel Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00287
Collection Name: Sands Hotel Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Oversized Box 30
Collection Name: Sands Hotel Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Oversized Box 30
Archival Component
Costume design drawing, reclining nude showgirl wearing white boa with foxtails, holding lorgnette, Las Vegas, January 28, 1968
Date
1968-01-28
Description
Costume Details: Reclining nude showgirl with lorgnette, white boa with white foxtails trimmed with red ribbons, red bow on her head; piles of books in background. [Signed by artist]
Show Name: Pony Express
Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino
Show Name: Pony Express
Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino
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