Oral history interview with Billy Root conducted by Lisa Gioia-Acres on May 14, 2008 for the All That Jazz Oral History Project. Root begins by discussing his upbringing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he developed an early interest in being a musician due to encouragement from his father, who was also a musician. He describes playing baritone saxophone in the Philadelphia Orchestra, performing at the Apollo Theater in Ella Fitzgerald's orchestra, and going on tour with a predominantly African American jazz band in the Southern United States during segregation. Root details his interactions and impressions of various celebrities, such as Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett, attending Playboy parties, and eventually deciding to settle in Las Vegas, Nevada. He discusses working as a professional musician in Las Vegas, where he performed in such casinos as the Dunes and the Desert Inn. He concludes by discussing his retirement and his family.

The Charley Henchis Papers (approximately 1945-1987) document the career of international cabaret show producer Charley Henchis and the shows he produced in Las Vegas, Nevada and Beirut, Lebanon. Materials include Henchis' business files which includes correspondence, files on specialty acts, photographs, and press about Henchis. Shows represented in this collection includes La Parisienne which was performed at the Dunes Hotel in Las Vegas in 1960 before moving to Casino du Liban in Beirut. Other shows represented in this collection that were produced for Casino du Liban includes Mais Oui, S'il Vous Plait, Flash!, and Hello!. Additional materials include press and publicity files, music arrangements and scores, recordings of musical numbers used for the productions, and film footage of shows and production reels. Also included is film footage of the Charley Ballet, Henchis' dance troupe who were featured in his shows.

The Karen and Eric Warren Collection of Folies Bergère Programs (approximately 1890-1950) contain programs from the Folies Bergère cabaret music hall in Paris, France. Materials also include programs from the Folies Bergère revue that was produced for the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada; San Francisco, California; and London, England. The collection features entertainers who performed as part of the Folies Bergère including Josephine Baker in the 1920s.

Wolfman Jack's "Disco Party" script contains a single annotated copy from the Riviera Hotel show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show starred Wolfman Jack, Peaches & Herb, and France Joli with special guest stars Tuxedo Junction and took place at the Riviera Hotel from October 11 through October 17, 1979. Executive Producers include Tino Barzie and Jay Harvey. Written at the top of the script is "Rick's Copy" and appears to be Rick Warren's (musical director) copy, with notes throughout.