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Peter Collins Papers on International Gaming
The Peter Collins Papers on International Gaming (1974-2010) consist of materials collected or written by Professor Peter Collins on legalized gambling. The collection includes research papers, industry and government reports, and media reports on the development, legality, economics, and ethics of legalized gambling. Most of the materials focus on gambling in the United Kingdom; the balance of the material covers South Africa, Canada, the United States, the European Union, Australia, some Asian-Pacific nations, and materials not specific to location.
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Wisconsin: Wisconsin Policy Research Institute, "The Social Costs of Gambling in Wisconsin" report; Wisconsin Policy Research Institute, "Not Exactly 'A Fair Share': Revenue Sharing and Native American Casinos in Wisconsin" report; Winters, Dennis K., "Comparing Economic Development Strategies Across Neighboring States" report; and Safford, Glen P., "Indian Health Service Programs and Health Career Education" report, 1996, 2001-2002
Collection Name: Katherine A. Spilde Papers on Native American Gaming
Box/Folder: Box 9
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Connecticut: Mashantucket Pequot Indian Tribe: memos about economic development and crime; slot and video gaming machine statistics; parking garage fact sheet; National Gambling Impact Study Commission (NGISC) testimony on crime and the fiscal impact of the Foxwoods Resort Casino; resume and conference presentation by William Haase; "American Planning Association" magazine; and newspaper articles about gaming, 1997, 1998
Collection Name: Katherine A. Spilde Papers on Native American Gaming
Box/Folder: Box 12
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County map of Utah and Nevada, 1865
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Stephen Powell Bibliography of Gaming Books Held by UNLV
The Stephen Powell Bibliography of Gaming Books Held by UNLV, 1972 consists of Powell's manuscript cataloging the gambling related books of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas library system at that time. The manuscript accounts for all the gambling books held by UNLV and categorizes each under its corresponding type of gambling. A bound published version of his book can be found in UNLV Special Collections.
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Transcript of interview with Stanley Goldstein by Carol A. Semendoff, October 25, 1979
On October 25, 1979, collector Carol A. Semendoff interviewed bartender, Stanley Goldstein (born on December 5th, 1933) in his place of residence. This interview covers Mr. Goldstein’s personal historical profile as a Las Vegas, Nevada resident. Also during this interview, Mr. Goldstein discusses the Strip, gambling, prostitution, and the history of the major casinos.
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Transcript of interview with Daniel Kaminski by Brian Corcoran, March 14, 1978
On March 14, 1978, Brian Corcoran interviewed Twenty-One dealer Daniel Kaminski (born November 17th, 1947 in New Jersey) about his life in Southern Nevada. The two discuss Kaminski’s occupational history and gambling practices amongst tourists. They then go in depth on the rise of gambling establishments across the United States and the impacts it may have on Las Vegas. The interview concludes with a discussion on the role of dealers in casinos.
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Desert Inn Scrapbooks and Oversize Magazines: Scrapbook of newspaper clippings, 1944-1957; Desert Inn Scrapbook, 1950-1965; Profile of Wilbur and Toni Clark home, Los Angeles Examiner, 1959-04-26 (2 copies); "Home Hospitality in Playtown, USA," The Diplomat, 1959-09; "Gambling in the US," Life, 1950-06-19; Wilbur Clark promotional print, "Never Admit Defeat," undated (2 copies)
Collection Name: Wilbur and Toni Clark Papers
Box/Folder: Oversized Box 02
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Audio clip from interview with Herb Tobman by Deborah Fischer, March 13, 1981
Part of an interview with Herb Tobman on March 13, 1981. In this clip, Tobman discusses moving to Las Vegas, employment, and the gambling industry.
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Arnie and Sheila Wexler Professional Papers
The Arnie and Sheila Wexler Professional Papers consist of the professional materials dating from 1976 to 2006 of Arnie and Sheila Wexler, compulsive gambling counselors from New Jersey. The papers include documents, articles, videotapes, and audiocassettes on various aspects of problem, compulsive, and pathological gambling.
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