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General, 1954-1970
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
The General Series from 1954 to 1970 contains a variety of materials, including advertising promotions and costs, correspondence, photographs of showgirl and dancers, beauty pageant winners, rooming lists, and convention contests.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Sands Hotel Public Relations Records
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Jack Entratter, 1953-1965
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Business executive Jack Entratter, nicknamed "Mr. Entertainment" was the General Manager of the Sands Hotel and was involved in its financing. This series (1953-1965) includes correspondence, family photographs, magazine articles, information about the nude dancers controversy, and newspaper clippings about Entratter.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Sands Hotel Public Relations Records
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Jack Entratter with Stars, 1960s
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Scope and Contents
The Jack Entratter with Stars Series, mostly undated, is a collection of movie, television personalities, and singers who worked or frequented the Sands Hotel. The series contains only photographs.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Sands Hotel Public Relations Records
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Al Freeman Correspondence, 1952-1972
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Scope and Contents
Al Freeman worked at the Sands Hotel as entertainment director from 1955 to 1972. This series includesIncluded is correspondence to and from Freeman and correspondence specifically related to advertising.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Sands Hotel Public Relations Records
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General Correspondence, 1956-1969
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Scope and Contents
The General Correspondence series dates from 1956 to 1969 contains mailing lists, souvenir requests, the Sands Times, contribution requests, and miscellaneous letters.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Sands Hotel Public Relations Records
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Anniversaries of the Hotel Opening, 1953-1970
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Scope and Contents
Each year the Sands Hotel held an anniversary party celebrating their opening in 1952. Included in this collection is the 1st party in 1953 through the 4th party in 1956. Continuing with the 6th party in 1958 through the 17th party in 1969, finishing with the 19th party in 1971. Included are photographs, invitations, and guest lists.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Sands Hotel Public Relations Records
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Entertainers, 1953-1972
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Scope and Contents
The Entertainer Series (1953-1968) consists primarily of head shots sent to or collected by the Sands. There are also photographs of groups and birthday parties of celebrities who were appearing at the hotel.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Sands Hotel Public Relations Records
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Hotel Interior and Exterior, 1961-1968
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Scope and Contents
The Hotel Interior and Exterior (1961-1968) series contains photographs of bars and restaurants, room interiors, and convention facilities and displays. Also included are photographs of casino chips, magazine spreads, and building construction.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Sands Hotel Public Relations Records
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Copa Girls, 1952-1967
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
Jack Entratter traveled all over the country to find the perfect Copa Girls, though, he was partial to girls from Texas. Included in this series from 1952 to 1967 are applications, newspaper clippings, correspondence, promotional and rehearsal photographs and many photographs of the girls performing a variety of musical numbers on stage.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Sands Hotel Public Relations Records
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Employees, 1963-1977
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
The Employees Series (1963-1979) contains photographs of individuals and groups of employees. Also included are photographs of various sports activities the employees engaged in while working at the Sands Hotel and special parties.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Sands Hotel Public Relations Records
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