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Stuntman Dan Koko jumps of Vegas World Hotel: video, 1984

Level of Description

File

Identifier

MS_01016_198

Scope and Contents

Local news segments and b-roll footage of two high-rise jumps that stuntman Dan Koko made from Bob Stupak's Vegas World Hotel structure in 1984. The first jump of 225 feet made on May 19, 1984; the second jump of world record acclaim of 326 feet, made on August 30, 1984. Clips include b-roll of the jumps, soundbites with Koko, and reporters interviewing Koko discussing his motivations for the jumps. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Date

1984

Extent

1 digital_files (.MP4)
1 vhs_tapes

Container

Digital_file 00: Series I,
Box 41: Series I,
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01016
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 41
English