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Photograph of Harold Minsky and a showgirl, 1970-1979

Date

1970 to 1979

Description

Harold Minsky talking with a topless showgirl.

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Photograph of Harold Minsky and a showgirl, 1970-1979

Date

1970 to 1979

Description

Harold Minsky chats with an unidentified showgirl.

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Photograph of Harold Minsky and a showgirl, 1970-1979

Date

1970 to 1979

Description

Harold Minsky standing in front of an art print as a topless showgirl wearing a white lace bikini bottom poses for the camera.

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Harold Minsky oral history interview

Identifier

OH-04002

Abstract

Oral history interview with Harold Minsky conducted by an unidentified interviewer on August 15, 1973 for the UNLV University Libraries Oral History Collection. In this interview, Minsky discusses his upbringing, education, and early work history in the entertainment business. He talks about his desire to join the family business despite his father's encouragement to study law. He speaks at length about how his father, Abe, and his three uncles started their burlesque business in a building owned by his grandfather. He explains what caused the split between his father and uncles and explains that the only bad advice his father gave him was to stay in New York City, New York. He also discusses his take-over of the business and many of the dancers that worked in burlesque.

Archival Collection

Eddie Lynch and Harold Minsky, undated

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Harold Minsky Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00075
Collection Name: Harold Minsky Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 12

Archival Component

Harold Minsky, showgirl, and costumer, undated

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Harold Minsky Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00075
Collection Name: Harold Minsky Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 12

Archival Component

Photograph of Bob Sidney and Harold Minsky, 1970-1979

Date

1970 to 1979

Description

Bob Sidney, choreographer, and Harold Minsky on stage during a rehearsal.

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Photograph of Harold Minsky and Sammy Cahn, Wildwood (N. J.), 1964

Date

1964

Description

Harold Minsky and lyricist Sammy Cahn pose outside a hotel in Wildwood, New Jersey.

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Photograph of Harold Minsky auditioning showgirls, 1970-1979

Date

1970 to 1979

Description

A female dancer does a high kick during an audition for Harold Minsky and two unidentified people.

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Harold Minsky, Aladdin, on paper, undated

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

UNLV University Libraries Collection on Las Vegas Show Costume Design
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00422
Collection Name: UNLV University Libraries Collection on Las Vegas Show Costume Design
Box/Folder: Oversized Box 04

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