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B-roll of Las Vegas Strip hotels during daytime; political advertisement for Clark Bingham for County Recorder: video, 1982 August

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Rolling footage behind unknown casino or commercial building with people sitting outside at tables, then exterior shots of the Aladdin, Dunes, and MGM hotels. Footage continues up Las Vegas Boulevard passing Flamingo Hilton, Imperial Palace, Holiday Inn, Sands, Tam O'Shanter, Desert Inn, Silver City Casino, El Morroco, Riviera, and many more. Second segment is a paid political advertisement for Clark Bingham for Clark County Recorder, paid for by the "People for Bingham." Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Excalibur Hotel and Casino groundbreaking signage, ceremony, 3D model of the hotel/casino: video, 1989

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B-roll footage related to the grounbreaking for the Excalibur Hotel and Casino. Video begins with shots of billboards and signs with renderings of the hotel; a groundbreaking stage is set with cake modeled after the hotel; a scaled model is shown in detail, people can be seen observing it under a blue-and-white striped tent. Campagne is poured into commemorative "Excalibur groundbreaking" glasses (no audio through this point). Second segment briefly has audio, opens with people in costumes for the ceremony (audio cuts back out). The cake is cut with a giant sword, people can be seen mingling and talking under the tent next to the Excalibur model and cake. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Marina Hotel "Bloopers" promotional advertisement; Holiday Inn promotional advertisement; Australian/New Zealand Social Club advertisement featuring Sands Hotel: video, 1981 September

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Promotional video for "Bloopers" show at Marina Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada starring Fay McKay (master video). Second segment is promotional video for Holiday Casino buffet and entertainment shows. Third segment is a b-roll for a video advertisement for the New Zealand/Australian Moriah Social Center with Joe Sedino (?), the American representative for the club. He describes the benfits of joining the club, including vacations to places like Las Vegas and the Sands Hotel. He lists the various amenities including the pool, spa, rooms, dining, and gaming options. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Excalibur Hotel and Casino construction progress shots: video, approximately 1989 to 1990

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Construction progress shots of the Excalibur Hotel and Casino. Taken across the street from the MGM, the video begins with the two main hotel towers and ends with construction of the "castle" center building nearly completed. Camera stays zoomed out mostly, occasionally pans in to see construction workers outside the building. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Bob Stupak's Vegas World advertisement; Taiwanese acrobats at the Aladdin Theater: video, approximately 1980 to 1989

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"Polish Maverick" advertisement for Bob Stupak's Vegas World (first audio only, then audio and video, cuts off abruptly); second advertisement for Taiwanese acrobats, jugglers, and gynamist performance at Aladdin Theater. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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B-roll and master promotional video for Hilton Las Vegas's "holiday special" for $24 per person: video, 1984

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Raw/b-roll footage for Las Vegas Hilton. Footage begins with a bingo ball machine spinning as a voice reads the numbers aloud; footage of the casino floor; focus on the baccarat sign and chandeliers inside the casino; b-roll of dining options and a roast turkey on a platter. Second segment is a holiday promotion for the Las Vegas Hilton called the "Hilton Holiday special" for $24 per person, featuring Santa Claus on a golf cart talking about the various perks and amenities of staying at the hotel. Promotional video uses shots present in the first segment. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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B-roll footage for Pioneer Hotel and Gambling Hall in Laughlin, Nevada advertisements: video, 1984 July 26

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B-roll of Pioneer Hotel and Gambling Hall in Laughlin, Nevada. Boats pass by on the river, camera pans to a man and woman talking and standing by the water. Audio abruptly begins, and a woman is giving the couple direction as the camera rolls. Couple then appear on the beach, and the neon signs are visible as the sun begins to set; couple speak to another infront of Vegas Vic sign, then move to a boat on the river, and then ends with the couple talking inside a Pioneer Hotel room. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Las Vegas Hilton exteriors views (night): video, 1983 April 07

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B-roll footage of Las Vegas Hilton exterior at night; car drives under the sign and around the building can be seen in the background. Minimal/poor audio throughout. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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"Las Vegas: the American Way to Play" promotional video for Las Vegas: video, 1988

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Voiceover explains the varied and many amenities of visiting Las Vegas; including the new McCarran International Airport, clips of entertainment and nightlife, gambling, dining options, outdoor activities, local shopping malls (Meadows, Boulevard, Fashion Show); Wet 'n Wild water park; sports including boxing, golf, tennis, Thomas & Mack event opportunities, Laughlin, Nev.; the Las Vegas Convention Center and Cashman field center; discusses the monorail system under construction, and how Las Vegas is the premier convention and resort town. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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B-roll footage for Mirage Hotel: video, 1991 January 11

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Title card at start says "B-roll created for Mirage is divided into three sections: Resort interiors and exteriors; Siegfried & Roy's Royal White Riger habitat; Steve Wynn interview and may be used by news stations without restriction." First segment shows exterior views of the fountain (daytime) and volcano area (night), interior of nearly empty hotel and aquarium; rooms, outdoor areas, Mikado restaurant. Second segment shows Siegfried & Roy with white tigers as guests look on, tigers play in the water. Third segment is an interview with Steve Wynn (unknown interviewer) about the design of the Mirage, decision to spend money on building it. Wynn is wearing a Golden Nugget sweater. Fourth segment is more b-roll of the white tiger habitat and specifies it can be used about reports on Siegfried and Roy and the Mirage only. Original media Betacam, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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