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Avondale Hotel, menu, June 22, 1897

Date
1897-06-22
Description
Note: The emblem presented on the menu seems to refer to Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee (1837-1897). It depicts the young and old Queen Victoria head busts Restaurant: Avondale Hotel Location: London, England

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Photograph of John Cahlan and Ron Lurie, Las Vegas, Nevada, December 9, 1980

Date
1980-12-09
Description
John F. Cahlan, coordinator of Las Vegas' Diamond Jubilee celebration, and Ron Lurie, Mayor Pro-Tem, at plaque marking the site of Las Vegas' first bank at Second and Fremont Street.

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United States: Las Vegas and Reno, 1950s-1990s

Level of Description
Sub-Series
Scope and Contents

The United States--Las Vegas and Reno subseries dating from the 1950s to the 1990s, documents shows produced by Donn Arden in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Reno, Nevada. Shows represented are Hallelujah Hollywood, Hello America, Hello Hollywood Hello, Jubilee!, C’est Magnifique!, Ca C’est L’Amour!, Avec Plaisir!, Voila!, Bravo!, Quelle Nuit!, Grand Prix, Tout Paris, Pourquoi Pas?, Pariscope, Merci Beaucoup, Allez Lido, Pzazz 68!, and Pzazz 70!. Materials include audition files with resumes, costume design sketches, correspondence, photographs, budgets and salary breakdowns, sheet music, reviews, advertisements, press clippings, contracts, rehearsal schedules, and promotional material.

Archival Collection
Donn Arden Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00425
Collection Name: Donn Arden Papers
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Patricia Craig Papers

Identifier
MS-01180
Abstract

The Patricia Craig Papers (approximately 1941-1989) contain photographs from Las Vegas, Nevada dancer and showgirl Patricia (Pat) Craig. The collection includes early photographs of her family, Craig as a young ballet dancer, and her high school diploma. The majority of the photographs of are Craig in costume on stage, candid photographs of her at home, and professional modeling shots. There are a small amount of newspaper clippings and magazines regarding Craig's appearances in Las Vegas shows, and her diploma from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Ad campaign poster, your wildest dreams weren't wild enough, Las Vegas, circa 1997

Date
1996 to 1998
Description
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority 22"x 28" poster with caption, "Your Wildest Dreams Weren't Wild Enough." Also reads "Las Vegas: Open 24 Hours." Includes color photograph of showgirls from the Jubilee! production.

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