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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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Bob Stupak inspecting his bronze statue (part 2): video

Date

1996-04-11

Archival Collection

Description

This video features Bob Stupak taking issue with aspects of his bronze statue among a group in an office. Identified people are: Phyllis McGuire (sunglasses/long hair) and Stupak's daugher, Summer. Unidentifed man in purple shirt/mustache could be statue designer; @6:23 Stupak & McGuire in parking structure; @7:09 Stupak, McGuire & purple shirt man in parking lot, discussing 'Casino Player Magazine' (May 1996) article on Stupak, titled: "The Ultimate Gamble," by James Rutherford. 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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President Bill Clinton speaks at fundraising dinner in Las Vegas, Nevada: video

Date

1997-11-01

Archival Collection

Description

Video of the visit of United States President Bill Clinton to Las Vegas; which consisted of social gathering dinner and speech by Clinton. Much of the candid video footage is jittery due to the camera being hand-held. Opening scene is with Bob Stupak's daugher, Summer, prepping for the event. President Clinton and Stupak together @:39 in video; President Clinton with Phyllis McGuire @1:28; President Clinton's speech @9:03; concludes @15:12; Attendees departing @15:58. 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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UNLV papers

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Carol C. Harter Professional Papers

Archival Component

SUNY Geneseo papers

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Carol C. Harter Professional Papers

Archival Component