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Transcript of interview with Patricia Ross by Judy Harrell, March 19, 2014

Date

2014-03-19

Description

Patty Ann Drew’s life experiences capture large movements in Las Vegas history: mob-dominated gambling, the Helldorado Rodeo, explosive growth, medical advances, and Clark County School District’s Sixth Grade Centers—all in a desert city centered in the Mormon Culture Region. Patty arrived in Las Vegas as an infant with her parents and older brothers in 1944 and was raised in the Huntridge area, where she and her brothers attended John S. Park Elementary School and matriculated from there to Las Vegas High School. In this interview, Patty talks about her parents working on the Strip, her school days, joining the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, marrying her high school sweetheart, and becoming a young mother in Las Vegas. After Patty married her second husband, Thomas Ross, the couple built a house west of Jones Boulevard and Patty gave birth to her third son. In addition, she returned to school to earn her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees and taught at C. H. Decker Elementary School for twenty years.

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Patricia Becker Scrapbooks

Identifier

MS-00645

Abstract

The Patricia Becker Scrapbooks reflect the professional activities of "Patty" Becker from 1976 to 2013. Materials include photographs, awards, correspondence, and newspaper articles documenting Patricia Becker's career. Included are articles related to her appointment as the Executive Director of the UNLV International Gaming Institute in 2005 as well as a Harrah's Senior Executive Organization Chart from 1984 to 1993.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Stardust lights, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1960-1965

Date

1960 to 1965

Description

Stardust Hotel lights and marquee at night. Cars are parked in front of the hotel. The sign reads: "Stardust Presents: World's Greatest Floor Show! Lido De Paris Revue of 1960 - All New Ca C'est L'amour - Adults Only - 70 Stars! Amazing Sets! Gorgeous Girls!" and "The Tony Pastor Revue, Happy Jesters, The Kim Sisters, Tony Martinez, Audre Cooper - In The Lounge" Site Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Street Address: 3000 South Las Vegas Boulevard

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Vernon G. Stockall oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01771

Abstract

Oral history interview with Vernon G. Stockall conducted by Stephanie Aylward on February 11, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Stockall discusses arriving to Pioche, Nevada in 1935 as a miner. Stockall then describes the early aboveground atomic tests that were done at the Nevada Test Site. Stockall later shares his thoughts on the growth of gaming in Las Vegas, Nevada. Stockall also recalls the growth of Boulder City, Nevada and the construction of Boulder (Hoover) Dam.

Archival Collection

Morton "Mort" Saiger Portraits and News Articles

Identifier

MS-00769

Abstract

The Morton "Mort" Saiger Portraits and News Articles (1960-1987) consists of four newspaper and journal articles about Saiger and the Last Frontier Hotel Casino, two professional photographic portraits of Saiger, and a presentation plaque from the International Golf Club.

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Boyd Gaming Promotional Materials and Reports

Identifier

MS-00942

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Boyd Gaming Promotional Materials and Reports includes annual reports, clippings, financial reports, a press kit, press releases, and promotional materials for Boyd Gaming Corporation in Las Vegas, Nevada, dating from 1986-2009.

Archival Collection

Marc Weiswasser Papers

Identifier

MS-00816

Abstract

The Marc Weiswasser Papers are comprised of materials from approximately 1976 to 2002 documenting Marc Weiswasser's career in the Las Vegas, Nevada gaming industry. The collection includes instructional guides and handbooks for table game dealers, employee handbooks and newsletters from the Flamingo Hilton and MGM Grand Las Vegas materials, as well as interviews and articles about Marc Weiswasser. The collection also includes newspaper clippings about the gaming industry and video recordings from the Institute for the Study of Gambling and Commercial Gaming. There are also reports from the Nevada Gaming Control Board regarding Regulation 6A, which deals with cash transactions prohibitions, reporting, and record keeping. The collection also includes a variety materials about the Casino Managamenet Association (CMA) including a promotional video, conference fliers, invitations, photographs from various CMA events, and educational materials related to casino operations.

Archival Collection

"Gimme Hush Money or I'll Tell On You" by Chris Smith and Harry Brown, 1905

Level of Description

Item

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Gambling Related Sheet Music
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01100
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Gambling Related Sheet Music
Box/Folder: Oversized Box 01

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"Be a Bachelor While You Can" by Ben Adkins, 1910

Level of Description

Item

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Gambling Related Sheet Music
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01100
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Gambling Related Sheet Music
Box/Folder: Oversized Box 01

Archival Component