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Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall (Tunica, Miss.)
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Sam's Town Gold River Hotel and Gambling Hall
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Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall (Tunica, Miss.)
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Sam's Town Gold River Hotel and Gambling Hall
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Transcript of interview with Midge Innis by James Thomas Griffin, May 8, 1976
On May 8, 1976, James Thomas Griffin interviewed former casino dealer Midge Innis (born September 23rd, 1928 in Neligh, Nebraska) in her apartment in Las Vegas, Nevada about her life in Southern Nevada. The two discuss her occupational history as well as how she met her husband. The interview concludes Innis’ thoughts on environmental and social shifts in Las Vegas.
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Photograph of a float in the Helldorado Parade, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1948
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Texas Station, image 002: postcard
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Film transparency of the entrance to the Last Frontier Village at dusk (Las Vegas), circa 1950s
Night view of the front entrance to the Last Frontier Village. The Golden Slipper Gambling Hall is seen in the foreground. The gambling hall was named the Golden Slipper prior to its being named the Silver Slipper.
Site Name: Frontier
Address: 3120 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Transcript of interview with Frank H. Johnson by George Baker, February 21, 1980
On February 21, 1980, George Baker interviewed Frank H. Johnson (born July 27th , 1929 in El Paso, Texas) about his occupational history in Southern Nevada. The two discuss Johnson’s career as a journalist for the Nevada State Journal and how he transitioned into his position as a government official. Johnson then recalls problems that arose while he was chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission. The interview concludes with Johnson speculating about the impact of industrial growth on the environment.
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