From the Lincy Institute "Perspectives from the COVID-19 Pandemic" Oral History Project (MS-01178) -- Business interviews file.
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Slides collected by the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 depict Las Vegas and Clark County during the 1950s and the 1960s. Individual photographs show the Strip, downtown Las Vegas, Boulder City, Lake Mead, the Hoover Dam, and individual hotels (including the Flamingo, Tropicana, El Rancho, Dunes, Sahara, Desert Inn, Stardust, Landmark, Thunderbird, Sands, Tallyho, Riviera, Golden Nugget, Mint, Binion's Horsehoe, Pioneer Club, Fremont, and Four Queens). Aerial shots and photographs of buildings under construction, marquees, and interiors are included. There are also photos of showgirls and the Las Vegas Convention Center. Tray 1 of 3. The original slides were retained by the Union.Arrangement note: Series V. Glass slides
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Slides collected by the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 depict the Union's offices and other buildings in Las Vegas during the 1950s and the 1960s. Images include exterior views of the Union's building, construction sites, hotels, and restaurants, and aerial shots of Las Vegas. Also included are images depicting activities inside an office, likely the Culinary Union's office. Tray 3 of 3. The original slides were retained by the Union.Arrangement note: Series V. Glass slides
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The Frontier Hotel and Casino marquee reads "WELCOME SERVICE EMPLOYEES, INTERNATIONAL UNION, AND JESSE JACKSON" as supporters of the Frontier Strike and Las Vegas (Nev.) Metropolitan Police officers gather in front of the building.Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike Site name: Frontier Hotel and Casino
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Culinary Workers Union strikers rally outside the Frontier Hotel and Casino with signs that say, "CONQUERING THE FRONTIER" and "MARGARET ELARDI BARGAIN IN GOOD FAITH". The Frontier marquee reads: "Welcome teachers & ironworkers, bottled beer 25 cents 2pm Aug. 7 .. 10"Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike Site name: Frontier Hotel and Casino
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Culinary Workers Union strikers rally day and night in front of the Frontier Hotel and Casino on September 21, 1991. One unidentified individual is seen being detained by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Signs include: "Frontier unfair to Teamsters Local Union 995," "Frontier violates federal laws," "Culinary Workers Union Local 226 (AFL-CIO), Bartenders Union Local 165 (AFL-CIO) protest unfair labor practices." Photos also show a reporter being videotaped outside of the casino.Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike Site name: Frontier Hotel and Casino
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Culinary Union secretary-treasurer Jim Arnold hands out flyers at the entrance of the Frontier Hotel and Casino as strikers picket with signs nearby. News media can also be seen asking strikers and bystanders for interviews.Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike Site name: Frontier Hotel and Casino
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Large crowds of Culinary Union workers march in protest at the Frontier Hotel and Casino on August 7, 1991. Images also show police on bicycles and highway patrol officer at location. The Frontier marquee is depicted and reads, "Welcome teachers & ironworkers, bottled beer 25 cents 2pm Aug. 7 .. 10"Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike Site name: Frontier Hotel and Casino; Stardust Resort and Casino
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