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Casino Diaries, "Local Heroes," The Discovery Channel, 2001

Level of Description
File
Scope and Contents

Additional information from donor: Sheldon Adelson is in this episode.

Archival Collection
Scott Rayer Collection of Television Programs about Las Vegas, Nevada
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01130
Collection Name: Scott Rayer Collection of Television Programs about Las Vegas, Nevada
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

Archival Component

Casino Control Corporation, "International Game Technology: Manufacturers of Coin Operated Devices and Nevada Distributors" report; and Casino Control Corporation, "International Game Technology: Special Report Slots on Aircraft" report, 1981-1982

Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Gary W. Royer Collection on Gaming
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00658
Collection Name: Gary W. Royer Collection on Gaming
Box/Folder: Box 122 (Restrictions apply)

Archival Component

Architectural drawing of Xanadu Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas), site and parking plan sketch, July 14, 1978

Date
1978-07-14
Description

Sketch of the site plan and parking for the proposed Xanadu Hotel and Casino from 1978. Drawn by Feu. Original medium: pencil and parchment. The Xanadu was to be located where the Excalibur Hotel and Casino currently sits, but it was never built. Berton Charles Severson, architect; Brian Walter Webb, architect.
Site Name: Xanadu Hotel and Casino
Address: 3850 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

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Photograph of Sands Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas sign, circa 1952-1960s

Date
1952 to 1969
Description
A wooden stump dramatically placed in front of the Sands marquee.

Image

Bill Harrah, Harrah's Hotel and Casino founder, image 007: photographic print

Date
1930 (year approximate) to 1980 (year approximate)
Description
Bill Harrah pictured with Sammy Davis Jr.

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Bill Harrah, Harrah's Hotel and Casino founder, image 015: photographic print

Date
1970 (year approximate) to 1979 (year approximate)
Description
From left to right: Kenny Rogers, Verna Harrah, Bill Harrah, and Steve Martin photographed at the Last Entertainer Dinner at Villa Harrah.

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Bill Harrah, Harrah's Hotel and Casino founder, image 018: photographic print

Date
1969 (year approximate) to 1970 (year approximate)
Description
Bill Harrah and wife, Bobbie Gentry. (For black and white image, see 0331 0074, pho028718).

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Bill Harrah, Harrah's Hotel and Casino founder, image 019: photographic print

Date
1969 (year approximate) to 1970 (year approximate)
Description
Bill Harrah and wife Bobbie Gentry. (For color image, see 0331 0073, pho028717).

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Bill Harrah, Harrah's Hotel and Casino founder, image 020: photographic print

Date
1930 (year approximate) to 1980 (year approximate)
Description
Color portrait of Bill Harrah.

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Bill Harrah, Harrah's Hotel and Casino founder, image 022: photographic print

Date
1962-06
Description
Robert Goulet, Bob Ring, Hugo Quilicy (Reno Manager), Scherry Harrah, Bill Harrah, and Harry James at the June 1962 ribbon cutting at the opening of the new restaurant edition at Harrah's in Reno, Nevada

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