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The sociocultural subject files contain materials collected by Dr. Spilde about sociocultural issues related to Native Americans, Native American gaming, and gaming in the United States. Materials date from 1980 to 2007, with the bulk of materials dating from 1994 to 2005. Materials include socioeconomic impact studies and reports; annual reports; periodicals; memos; correspondence; notes; video recordings of televised programs; conference materials; promotional materials; booklets, pamphlets, and packets; journal articles; law review articles and legal briefs; and newspaper articles. The materials concern a variety of topics such as compulsive gambling, Native American health, environmental policy, the social cost of casino gaming, criminal activities, card counting, Native American culture, and the social impacts of gaming in the United States.
Archival Component
The UNLV Libraries Collection of Scientific Games Holding Corporation Financial Reports and Press Materials contains financial reports, equity research reports, Securities Exchange Commission Form 10-K, Securities Exchange Commission Form 10-Q, prospectus, press kits, and press releases from Scientific Games Holding Corporation, an instant lottery ticket manufacturer based in Alpharetta, Georgia. The records date from 1993 to 2006.
Archival Collection
On February 19, 1979, Raymond Haft interviewed his friend, J. W. Campbell (born June 13, 1918 in Pioche, Nevada). This interview covers the history of Nevada, including Mr. Campbell’s personal history and the growth of Nevada, overall. Mr. Campbell discusses the Stewart Ranch, the Mormon Fort, swimming pools in Las Vegas, and the above ground atomic tests. He also recalls the crash of Carole Lombard’s plane and the building of the Basic Magnesium Plant in Henderson. Mr. Campbell calls Las Vegas a “One industry town,” stating that gambling (and tourism) are the main and major factors in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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