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Helldorado Las Vegas 1982 newsreel: video, 1982 November 17
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Scenes from the various events making up Helldorado Las Vegas 1982 including street dance, parade in downtown and on the Strip, the Whiskerino contests, a fair, Rodeo Queen contest, the exhibit hall, and the nationally televised Rodeo. Original media 16mm film, color, frame size 720 x 486, aspect ratio 4 x 3.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: The Production Company Audiovisual Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component
1970 Helldorado Parade on Fremont Street: video, approximately 1970
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Scope and Contents
B-roll footage of parade participants gathering before the start of the parade, then making their way down Fremont Street; showgirls, cowboys on horseback, floats, and the Budweiser Clydesdales can be seen. Original media 16mm film, color, frame size 720 x 486, aspect ratio 4 x 3.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: The Production Company Audiovisual Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component
Various Las Vegas scenes in color: video, approximately 1970
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Scope and Contents
B-roll footage of the exterior of First Western Saving bank, an unidentified apartment complex under construction, The International Casino, unidentified hotel under construction with a crane, overviews possibly from the International Casino showing the Landmark Casino and other Strip properties including Circus Circus. Original media 16mm film, color, frame size 720 x 486, aspect ratio 4 x 3.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: The Production Company Audiovisual Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component
Production Company television commercials for local Las Vegas businesses: video, 1991
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Scope and Contents
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 tape, color, frame size 720 x 486, aspect ratio 4 x 3.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: The Production Company Audiovisual Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component
Maxim Hotel and Casino B-roll: video, approximately 1979
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Scope and Contents
B-Roll footage of interiors, a band playing music, and actors portaying customers in the Maxim Hotel and Casino. Original media U-matic tape, color, frame size 720 x 486, aspect ratio 4 x 3.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: The Production Company Audiovisual Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component
Excalibur Hotel and Casino construction: video, 1991 January 16
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
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, frame size 720 x 486, aspect ratio 4 x 3.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: The Production Company Audiovisual Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component
Barry Ashton's "This is Burlesque" television advertisements: video, approximately 1974
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Scope and Contents
Television commercials featuring Daphne Davis for Barry Ashton's "This is Burlesque" show at the Aladdin Hotel. Original media 2 Inch Quad, color, frame size 720 x 486, aspect ratio 4 x 3.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: The Production Company Audiovisual Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component
Arizona Charlie's television advertisements and Showboat Hotel and Casino aerial B-roll: video, 1994
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Scope and Contents
Arizona Charlie's television commercials and footage of Showboat Hotel and Casino from a helicopter. Original media 1 Inch SMPTE Type C, color, frame size 720 x 486, aspect ratio 4 x 3.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: The Production Company Audiovisual Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component
Riviera and Las Vegas Strip B-roll, 1960s: video, approximately 1963 to 1969
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Scope and Contents
Silent B-roll of Gene Fullmer's boxing training quarters in the Riviera convention hall; Betty Grable arriving to Las Vegas to star in Hello Dolly at the Riviera; a dance performance in the Congo Room; various casinos on the Strip; a giant Happy Birthday Liberace cake from the Hotel Sahara; a wedding; a Riviera boat on Lake Mead; and President John F. Kennedy's visit to Las Vegas; Original description: "Las Vegas Historical Riviera #2 b-roll." Original media U-matic tape, color, frame size 720 x 486, aspect ratio 4 x 3.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: The Production Company Audiovisual Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component
B-roll of Gold Coast neon sign and marquee: video, 1987 August 01
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Scope and Contents
B-roll footage of Gold Coast neon sign at dusk and night, exterior views of building and marquee. Ambulance drives down the street about half-way through and then b-roll resumes of Gold Coast; no audio. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: The Production Company Audiovisual Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component