The MGM Grand at night from the intersection of Flamingo and Las Vegas Boulevard. Printed text on back of postcard: "MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. The 'stars' inside shine as brightly as those in the sky above this brilliant showplace on 'the Strip.' Pub. Las Vegas Novelty, Box 1522, Las Vegas, NV, 89125, 79702-D LV-8, Made by Dexter Press, West Nyack, New York." The MGM Grand Hotel was burned by a fire in 1980, rebuilt in 1981, and sold to Bally's Corporation to become Bally's Las Vegas in 1985. Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel Address: 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV
Cesar Chavez speaking at a strike picket line. Footage of damage in the bottom of an empty swimming pool. Behind the scenes and onstage footage of a show, probably Jubilee!. B-roll of people getting out of taxis and cars and entering the MGM Grand. Footage of police arresting people outside the MGM Grand, while others chant what sounds like, "NRA, no way." Interviews with people outside the MGM Grand about their reactions to the Jubilee! show. Original media U-matic S tape, color, frame size 720 x 486, aspect ratio 4 x 3.
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The Production Company Audiovisual Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00930 Collection Name: The Production Company Audiovisual Collection Box/Folder: Digital File 00
An artist's conception of the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. The MGM Grand Hotel was sold to Bally's Corporation to become Bally's Las Vegas in 1985. Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel Address: 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV