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Carol C. Harter Professional Papers

Identifier

UA-00147

Abstract

The Carol C. Harter Professional Papers (1940-2023) consist of material documenting Harter's scholarly and administrative career. The collection includes letters, publications and reports, speeches, and photographs from Harter's time as the 11th and first female president of State University of New York (SUNY) Geneseo and as the 7th president of University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). As of 2024, Harter was UNLV's longest-serving and also its first female president.

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

Stuntman Dan Koko jumps of Vegas World Hotel: video

Date

1984

Archival Collection

Description

Local news segments and b-roll footage of two high-rise jumps that stuntman Dan Koko made from Bob Stupak's Vegas World Hotel structure in 1984. The first jump of 225 feet made on May 19, 1984; the second jump of world record acclaim of 326 feet, made on August 30, 1984. Clips include b-roll of the jumps, soundbites with Koko, and reporters interviewing Koko discussing his motivations for the jumps. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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Bob Stupak presentation on Riverside/"Big Shot" before Reno City Council: video

Date

1996-06-04

Archival Collection

Description

Newscast video on Bob Stupak's proposal to Reno (Nevada) City Council, to buy The Riverside Hotel and installing 'The Big Shot' amusement ride, similar to the one at The Stratosphere in Las Vegas. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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"High Rollers" interview with Bob Stupak: video

Date

1998-04-23

Archival Collection

Description

"High Rollers" interview with Bob Stupak. Stupak talks about placing his early days of gambling bets as a kid, and acumulating a bankroll; @10:56 tells about his money-making ways when in the US Army; which aside from playing dice craps, included loaning money with interest and raffling items; @16:36 Stupak recounts about his first visit to Las Vegas in 1965; @19:38 when Stupak tells of taking up residence in Las Vegas. Audio is very poor throughout. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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Bob Stupak interview and aerial views of Vegas World: video

Date

1980 (year approximate) to 1989 (year approximate)

Archival Collection

Description

Raw video footage of interview with Bob Stupak and helicopter aerial views of Vegas World; along with some cutaway aerial views of the surrounding neighborhood and other Strip properties. Video starts @:19 with Stupak makeup prepping, followed by interview where Stupak covers a range of subjects; touting the amenities of Vegas World Hotel and Casino; with tips on successful gambling. @13: 28 to 54:28 is arrival of helicopter and aerial views of Vegas World and nearby areas. Video content ends @54:28. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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Marty Allen and Katie Blackwell to perform at Vegas World: video

Date

1991-01-18

Archival Collection

Description

Local news segment "AM Southern Nevada with Deborah Campbell" interview in-studio guests that were performing at Bob Stupak's Vegas World include comedian Marty Allen with wife/singer Katie Blackwell. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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Bob Stupak presents to Gaming Control Board (part 1): video

Date

1996-03-21

Archival Collection

Description

Bob Stupak and Lyle Berman speaking in front of the Gaming Commission the Stratosphere Tower financial situation. Original media miniDV, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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Bob Stupak presents to Gaming Control Board (part 2): video

Date

1996-03-21

Archival Collection

Description

Video starts part way into Stratosphere Corp presentation to Gaming Control Board; with unidentifed Stratosphere reps, followed by Mr. Berman of Stratosphere Corp; and Bob Stupak. Issues arose on separation of Bob Stupak liabilities to the Stratosphere Corp. Stupak reminded the Control Board members of the successful financial progressions made over the years from the past Vacation Club to the Stratosphere Club to the Stratosphere Tower Club; which resulted with the Stratosphere Tower becoming a reality. Safety issues discussed on the tower's roller coaster and Big Shot amusement rides at the top of the tower. Gaming Control Board approved motions 4N950024; and 4N950025, that grants the Stratosphere Tower to operate. End of video clip shows a few seconds of Bob Stupak outdoors. Original media MiniDV, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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Bob Stupak inspecting his bronze statue and touring parts of the Stratosphere Tower (part 1): video

Date

1996-04-11

Archival Collection

Description

This video shows Bob Stupak conversing among staffers with Phyllis McGuire. Most of the first 8 minutes of video has Stupak bantering about cell-phones. @8:24 into video Stupak is seen traversing through the unfinished sections of The Stratosphere; @9:09 the Wall of Names is shown; where Stupak claims there are 30 thousand names of financial contributors to the construction of The Stratosphere from shareholders and various club memberships originated by Stupak; @22:03 Stupak, in the company of others, walks into the unfinished section of The Stratosphere's unfinished casino floor; @24:50 Stupak is face-to-face with his bronze statue, where he has issues about the tone of the statue, as Stupak expected it to be gleaming gold. That issue is discussed with an unnamed mustached individual that may have been the designer/sculpter of the statue. There is audio dropout between 26:51 to 27:08. Original media MiniDV, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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