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Promotional and advertising files, 1950-2004

Level of Description

Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

Materials contain reports, advertisements, ephemera, and photographs collected and created by Harrah’s Reno Club, Harrah’s Tahoe Club, Harrah’s Inc., Holiday Inns, Inc., Holiday Corporation, the Promus Companies, and Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. (dating from 1950 to 2004 with the bulk of the materials dating from 1970 to 2000). The materials are primarily comprised of event advertisements; promotional fliers, posters, and pamphlets; promotional photographs of Harrah’s properties; annual reports, property reports, and financial reports; and ephemera from special events and various Harrah’s brand casinos, hotels, and resorts. Also included are photographs, catalogs, advertisements, and video recordings of Harrah’s Automobile Collection.

Date

1950-2004
bulk 1970-2000

Extent

43.72 Cubic Feet (42 boxes, 12 oversized boxes, 9 flat files, 5 items)
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00460
Collection Name: Harrah’s Entertainment Corporate Archives
Box/Folder: N/A

Conditions Governing Access

Where use copies do not exist, production of use copies is required before access will be granted; this may delay research requests. Advanced notice is required.

Arrangement

Materials are arranged by topic in the following order: reports, advertisements, and promotional files; photographs and promotional files about Harrah’s properties; and Harrah’s Automobile Collection.

English