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Jackie Hyatte oral history interview

Identifier
OH-00966
Abstract

Oral history interview with Jackie Hyatte conducted by Cathy Jones on May 08, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Hyatte discusses the social changes that the African American community went through in Las Vegas, Nevada; gambling, and casinos.

Archival Collection

"High Rollers" interview with Bob Stupak: video

Date
1998-04-23
Description

"High Rollers" interview with Bob Stupak. Stupak talks about placing his early days of gambling bets as a kid, and acumulating a bankroll; @10:56 tells about his money-making ways when in the US Army; which aside from playing dice craps, included loaning money with interest and raffling items; @16:36 Stupak recounts about his first visit to Las Vegas in 1965; @19:38 when Stupak tells of taking up residence in Las Vegas. Audio is very poor throughout. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

Moving Image

Subject files, 1963-1995

Level of Description
Sub-Series
Scope and Contents

Materials contain brochures, video recordings, articles, and advertisements (1963-1995) about the gaming industry in the US, particularly in Nevada, collected by Gary W. Royer. Topics include tourism in Nevada, problem gambling, gambling strategies, and Native American gaming.

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: N/A

Archival Component

"The Unlikely Look Alike": article draft by Roosevelt Fitzgerald

Date
1980 (year approximate) to 1995 (year approximate)
Description

From the Roosevelt Fitzgerald Professional Papers (MS-01082) -- Drafts for the Las Vegas Sentinel Voice file. On contests that exclude major segments of population.

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Arthur Townsend oral history interview

Identifier
OH-01840
Abstract

Oral history interview with Arthur Townsend conducted by Michael W. Brehm on March 07, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Townsend discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1947. He goes into detail about his personal life. Townsend describes the Las Vegas Strip and also discusses gambling.

Archival Collection

Transcript of interview with John F. Cahlan by Lester Wisbrod, February 18, 1975

Date
1975-02-18
Description
John Cahlan (1902-1988) discusses his experiences in journalism, including his work as an editor for the Review Journal. Cahlan is interviewed by Lester Wisbrod. He provides details on some of the major events covered by the newspaper, such the building of the Boulder Dam, as well as his work in establishing Nellis Air Force Base. Cahlan also describes some of the social changes over time, including the growth of air travel for tourism and gambling.

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Don Laughlin oral history interview

Identifier
OH-01067
Abstract

Oral history interview with Don Laughlin conducted by A. D. Hopkins on June 13, 1999 for the Las Vegas Review-Journal First 100 Oral History Project. In this interview, Laughlin discusses his early life in Minnesota, his start in gambling, and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1952. Laughlin describes how he started his business including the process of obtaining licenses and buying property. Lastly, Laughlin talks about gaming competition in Arizona, his children, and his business' expansion.

Archival Collection

Phil Tobin on horseback: photographic film

Date
1960 (year approximate) to 1986 (year approximate)
Description
Phil Tobin posing on a white horse at an unknown location. In 1931, as a freshman Assemblyman, Phil Tobin introduced a bill to legalize gambling in Nevada. A Humboldt County rancher and buckaroo, the 29-year old had no interest in gambling himself. Instead, he correctly believed legalized gambling would benefit the public and especially schools thanks to tax revenues. At the time, illicit gambling houses were thriving in Las Vegas, and with Hoover Dam slated to begin construction 40 miles away, many feared the increased Federal presence associated with the Dam construction effort would lead to a clamp-down. The measure passed. After serving out his term, Tobin returned to ranch life for good.

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