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Interview with Robert Joseph Curran, July 18, 2005

Date

2005-07-18

Description

Narrator affiliation: U.S. Army Staff Officer, Atomic Veteran

Text

Audio recording clip of interview with Robert "Doc" Campbell, Jr. by Suzanne Becker, March 12, 2005

Date

2005-03-12

Description

Narrator affiliation: Atomic Veteran, U.S. Navy

Sound

Audio recording clip of interview with Linda Smith by Mary Palevsky, June 30, 2004

Date

2004-06-30

Description

Narrator affiliation: Deputy Manager Nevada Operations Office, U.S. Department of Energy; Nevada Test Site Historical Foundation

Sound

Audio recording clip of interview with Harold Cunningham by Mary Palevsky, March 11, 2004

Date

2004-03-11

Description

Narrator affiliation: General Manager, Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Company (REECo)

Sound

Set of photographs including C.E.P. Learning Center open house, Senator Cannon campaign at Aaron Williams, Andrew Jackson, Foster Johnson, Penguin Club grand opening, Joe & Love KVOV, and Voters League Office, 1970

Date

1970

Archival Collection

Description

Photographer's notations: Oct. 70, C.E. P. Learning Center open house, Sen. Cannon campaign at Aaron Williams, Andrew Jackson, Foster Johnson, Penguin Club grand opening, Joe & Love KVOV, Voters League Offi[?].

Image

MGM Mirage Corporation Records

Identifier

MS-00096

Abstract

The MGM Mirage Corporation Records date from 1970 to 2010 and consist of the records of the Las Vegas, Nevada based global entertainment company. The collection contains organizational records, employee newsletters, files about the MGM Mirage diversity and inclusion initiative, correspondence, reports on gambling addiction, gambling statistics, press clippings, and audiovisual materials. There are also photographs, photographic slides, and photographic negatives of performers, corporate executives, and MGM Mirage properties.

Archival Collection

Wolfman Jack's "Disco Party" Script

Identifier

MS-01182

Abstract

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.

Archival Collection

Tropicana Hotel and Casino Records

Identifier

MS-01186

Abstract

The Tropicana Hotel and Casino Records (1956-2024) contain operational records, promotional material, architectural drawings, and audiovisual recordings related to the hotel/casino general operations.

Archival Collection

Scott Rayer Collection of Television Programs about Las Vegas, Nevada

Identifier

MS-01130

Abstract

The Scott Rayer Collection of Television Programs about Las Vegas, Nevada (1988-2023) contains digitized broadcast commercial television shows about various topics related to Las Vegas, Nevada that were recorded by Scott Rayer as his way of "airchecking" television content he enjoyed about Las Vegas, Nevada. The television programs represent a broad range of genres including entertainment, news, documentary, and talk shows on local and national television networks.

Archival Collection

Charley Henchis Papers

Identifier

MS-01145

Abstract

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.

Archival Collection