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Aerial footage of the Dunes golf course and Las Vegas Strip: video
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Archival Collection
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Aerial footage of the Dunes golf course, the Las Vegas Strip, and Downtown Las Vegas/Fremont Street during the day. Original media 1 Inch SMPTE Type B, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From The Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.
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Showboat "Good Times Rollin'" campaign ad raw footage: video
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Archival Collection
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Raw footage of actors holding and sniffing a glass of wine, pastries, and pie; set crew can be seen directing the models' hands, applying makeup, and talking off camera; there is no audio for this footage; Showboat casino chips are laid out on a black background; b-roll of food, golfing, gaming, and the Showboat marquee close out the footage. Original media 1 Inch SMPTE Type B, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From The Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.
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Palace Station marquee, McCarran Airport, and Convention Center b-roll footage: video
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Archival Collection
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B-roll footage of Palace Station casino at night; then moves to a rolling footage in a car driving at Valley View and Sahara; camera is unstable but Palace Station sign can be seen in the distance as the car approaches; abruptly shifts to the freeway during the day; b-roll of McCarran International Airport, the Landmark Hotel, and the Convention Center as the car drives past all locations during day. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From The Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.
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Various casino marquee b-roll footage (daytime): video
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Archival Collection
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B-roll footage of Shy Clown Casino, King of Clubs Casino, and Gold Dust Casino marquees and exterior views of the buildings during daytime. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From The Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.
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Imperial Palace interior and exterior b-roll views: video
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Archival Collection
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B-roll footage of unknown buffet and restaurant food (likely Imperial Palace); footage of a rendering of Imperial Palace inside Imperial Palace; exterior view of Imperial Palace, close-up shots of the neon sign as the sunset sets and eventually the neon marquee at night. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From The Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.
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"Sahara Safari" models and diffraction grating effects on Sahara marquee: video
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Archival Collection
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B-roll footage of unknown actors laughing and posing with drinks infront of neon sign (possibly for "Sahara Safari" advertisement campaign taken from physical item); b-roll of various special effects (diffraction grating) on the Sahara neon marquee sign at night. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From The Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.
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Mirage under construction: video
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Archival Collection
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B-roll footage of the Mirage under construction; begins with top of building exterior showing only the "I A" letters of "MIRAGE", pans up and down showing the building's exterior and construction equipment at the bottom (daytime). Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From The Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.
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Production Company television commercials for local Las Vegas businesses: video
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Archival Collection
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Master tape of television commercials for Birth Control Care Center, Rio Hotel and Casino, ACI, Showboat Hotel and Casino, Virgin River Hotel and Casino, Rock Springs, Rio, Verde Viejo condos, Better Buick Dealers, Chaisson Motor Cars, Chaisson Used Cars and Trucks, HSST (High Speed Surface Transportation System) corporation, Rugs International, UNLV, SuperShuttle, Oriental Rug Gallery, Fantastik Furniture Warehouse, NV Power, D. Moore LV show, The Dating Source, and the Las Vegas Sun. Includes footage of Rio Rita's Summer House Party event. Original media U-matic, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From The Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.
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Maxim Hotel and Casino B-roll: video
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Archival Collection
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B-Roll footage of interiors, a band playing music, and actors portaying customers in the Maxim Hotel and Casino. Original media U-matic, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From The Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.
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Excalibur Hotel and Casino construction: video
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Archival Collection
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Video with narration about the construction of the Excalibur Hotel and Casino. Marnell Corrao Associates was the general contractor. Original description: "Build America 13 min Master, Excalibur construction, Music & vlo added 1/21/91.". Original media 1 Inch SMPTE Type C, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From The Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.
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