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Australia shows: production materials, 1984-1987
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The Australia shows: production materials (1984-1987) contain Jerry Jackson's papers, designs, and photographs for the productions
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Jerry Jackson Papers
Box/Folder: N/A
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Photograph of the Las Vegas International under construction (Las Vegas), January 6, 1969
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Archival Collection
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International Hotel, now the Las Vegas Hilton, while it was under construction. Sticker on back of photo: "LV Hilton (International) with convention center, 1/6/69, Donn Knepp/Las Vegas News Bureau."
Site Name: International Hotel
Address: 3000 Paradise Road
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Bobby Morris oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Bobby Morris conducted by Cork Proctor on September 07, 2004 for the Arnold Shaw Oral History Project on Las Vegas Entertainers. Morris discusses his early work in New York City, New York and working with many jazz players. He also reflects on playing at President John F. Kennedy’s inauguration. Morris then discusses how he became Elvis Presley’s musical director at the International Hotel and Casino.
Archival Collection
Press releases from the Sahara Hotel and Casino, 1976-1977
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Archival Collection
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Four press/news releases from the Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The releases discuss entertainment news concerning various celebrities like Jerry Lewis, Don Rickles, Tony Bennett, Abbe Lane, Mary Welch, and Bruce Maxwell.
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UNLV Libraries Collection of Gaming Industry Promotional Materials and Reports
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The UNLV Libraries Collection of Gaming Industry Promotional Materials and Reports (1946-2019) includes press releases, promotional materials, press kits and clippings for hotels and casinos located throughout Nevada, with the majority of Nevada-based properties located in Las Vegas or Reno. Other locations include Atlantic City, New Jersey and some international hotels and casinos. The collection also contains promotional materials for various Nevada-based gaming companies and corporations, such as press releases, press kits, and product brochures.
Archival Collection
Photograph of the new keno lounge at the Las Vegas Hilton (Las Vegas), circa 1975
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Archival Collection
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New keno lounge in the expanded Las Vegas Hilton. Stamped on original: "Las Vegas News Bureau. Las Vegas - Nevada Convention Center, 31238 Don English. Jerry Abbott. Joe Buck. Milt Palmer. Wolf Wergin. Gary Angell. Tony King. Jim Borrup. Lee McDonald. Herb Herpolsheimer." The International Hotel was built in 1968 and became the Las Vegas Hilton in 1971.
Site Name: International Hotel
Address: 3000 Paradise Road
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Aerial photograph of the Las Vegas Hilton (Las Vegas), circa 1978
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Archival Collection
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Las Vegas Hilton after the expansion of the north tower. Stamped on original: "Las Vegas News Bureau. Las Vegas - Nevada Convention Center, 31238 Don English. Jerry Abbott. Joe Buck. Milt Palmer. Wolf Wergin. Gary Angell. Tony King. Jim Borrup. Lee McDonald. Herb Herpolsheimer." Note: The International Hotel was sold in 1970 and renamed the Las Vegas Hilton in 1971.
Site Name: International Hotel
Address: 3000 Paradise Road
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