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"No Limit" by John L. Smith book signing and party: video
Date
1997-05-23
Archival Collection
Description
John L. Smith's book "No Limit: The Rise and Fall of Bob Stupak and Las Vegas' Stratosphere Tower" book signing and party; guests mingle; buffet dinner; people purchase book, news channels interview John Smith at book table; guests come to get book signed; second segment at bookstore with John Smith signing books at table. 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 clips file.
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"Nevada Week in Review" segment on the Stratosphere Tower negotiation with local residents: video
Date
1994-09-16
Archival Collection
Description
Host and panel members discuss the Culinary Workers Union hosted barbeque against Bob Stupak's Stratosphere Tower construction with local residents; CWU rallying for the hotel to be a union hotel; discuss negotiations between CWU, Meadows Village residents, and Bob Stupak after city council meeting; buyouts for residents impacted by construction of Stratosphere Tower. 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 clips file.
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Imperial Carpet/Bob Stupak lease debate: video
Date
1991-10-04
Archival Collection
Description
Local news anchors discuss local Imperial Carpet store owner Paul Wolfson's challenge to Bob Stupak over his business's lease; exterior views of carpet store. 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 clips file.
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TIME Magazine turns down charitable offer from Bob Stupak to be on cover: video
Date
1996-05-06
Archival Collection
Description
Local news anchor discusses Bob Stupak's $1 million dollar charitable donation offer to TIME Magazine to be put on the cover of last week's magazine; inside of magazine is shown and the opening of Stratosphere Tower got a 2-page spread instead of the cover. 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 clips file.
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Bob Stupak recovery update: video
Date
1995-06-19
Archival Collection
Description
Local news anchor discusses Stupak's motorcycle accident in March, and his progress towards recovery first at UMC Medical Center, and now at a private facility. 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 clips file.
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Bob Stupak seeks 1,000-foot sign for hotel: video
Date
1990-02-07
Archival Collection
Description
Local news anchor discusses Bob Stupak's effort to get a new 1,012-foot sign in front of his current Vegas World hotel/casino. 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 clips file.
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"Belly of the Beast" Planning Commission approval meeting: video
Date
1996-01-11
Archival Collection
Description
Bob Stupak stands at podium next to visual aids during city planning commission meeting's ruling on the "Belly of the Beast" addition to the Stratosphere Tower; commission asks questions of Stupak regarding the aesthetic/additive value of the proposed ride; audio quality is poor. 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 clips file.
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"Belly of the Beast" Planning Commission approval meeting: video
Date
1996-01-11
Archival Collection
Description
Bob Stupak stands at podium next to visual aids during city planning commission meeting's ruling on the "Belly of the Beast" addition to the Stratosphere Tower; commission asks questions of Stupak regarding the aesthetic/additive value of the proposed ride; audio quality is poor. 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 clips file.
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News conference for new "Casino Poker" game at Vegas World with host David Sklansky: video
Date
1982-03-04
Archival Collection
Description
Text introduces "Bob Stupak's Vegas World introduces the new table game "Casino Poker" where players can play poker against the casino, not other players" and note the gaming authority has approved it for a field test at Vegas World; news conference with David Sklanksy, Puggy Pearson, Doyle Brunson, Sailor Roberts, and Johnny Moss (all World Poker Champions); David Sklansky narrates over the casino poker game, summary text appears on screen. 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 clips file.
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Stratosphere Tower "crooked leg" construction update: video
Date
1993-05-06
Archival Collection
Description
Local news anchor discusses tower construction and reaction to crooked tower leg; Tutor Perini construction took over after two mistakes cost Stupak millions; interview with local residents and their reaction to the tower's size and shape; crew has 7 months left to finish construction of cement tower "legs". 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 clips file.
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