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Brad Friedmutter oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Brad Friedmutter conducted by David Schwartz on September 12, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Friedmutter shares how he develops his architectural projects, his philosophy of design, and the future of urban planning and casino design. He also recalls various owners and designers he has worked with: Henry Conversano, Homer Rissman, Roger Thomas, Donald Trump, Kenny Wynn, and Steve Wynn.
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DeRuyter Butler oral history interview
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Oral history interview with DeRuyter O. Butler conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee D. White on September 15, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Butler begins with discussing his early life and joining Steve Wynn's Atlandia Design in Atlantic City, New Jersey in 1982. He then talks about moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1986. The interview focuses on the design and development of various Las Vegas casinos.
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Edward Butera oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Edward Butera conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee White on July 28, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Butera discusses moderating an American Institute of Architects (AIA) panel entitled "A City Growing Up" and working as a mechanical engineer for JBA Consulting Engineers. He goes into detail about his first casino project, Stardust Hotel and Casino, and working on all Steve Wynn properties in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Audiovisual materials, 1982 to 2005
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The audiovisual series of the MGM Mirage Corporation Records dates from 1982 to 2005. The series contains videotapes and audiocassettes that contain B-roll of MGM Mirage properties, press conferences from sporting events, interviews with Steve Wynn, press announcements, and training videos. This series consists of master tapes and also contains videotapes with programs that aired on local and national networks. Format types represented include VHS, U-matic, Betacam, Betacam SP, Betamax and audiocassettes.
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Collection Name: MGM Mirage Corporation Records
Box/Folder: N/A
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Paul Steelman oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Paul Steelman conducted by Claytee D. White and Stefani Evans on August 24, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Steelman discusses his early life and initial interests in architecture. He talks about arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1987, working with architect Joel Bergman, and designing the Mirage with Steve Wynn. Steelman remembers opening up his architecture firm, Steelman Partners LLP, and the properties they have built in Las Vegas.
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Heidi Sarno Straus oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Heidi Sarno Straus conducted by David Schwartz on October 03, 2008 for the Remembering Jay Sarno Oral History Interview. In this interview, Straus discusses her upbringing in Las Vegas, Nevada and her experience as the daughter of Jay Sarno. She remembers living at the Circus Circus Hotel and Casino, Tanya the Elephant performances, and the Flying Cavarettas trapeze acts. Straus describes her father’s relationship with Steve Wynn and Oscar Goodman, and his vision for the future of Las Vegas hotel and casinos.
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Robert Shipley oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Robert Shipley conducted by Claytee D. White on October 15, 2018 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In this interview, Shipley discusses his early life in Chicago, Illinois and upbringing as a musician. Shipley recalls being the drummer for The Emotions, Natalie Cole, and performing at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas, Nevada. He talks about the special treatment musicians had, and the respect that Steve Wynn had for performers. Lastly, Shipley remembers performing for Diana Ross, the challenges he faced as an African American musician, and his decision to retire.
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"Boardwalk and Beyond" special report on planned Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City: video, 1999 September 16
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Special Report "Boardwalk and Beyond" on Atlantic City, New Jersey. Local news anchor reports on planned Borgata Hotel and Casino, along with other Boyd Gaming expasions, in the Marina district in Atlantic City. Includes interview clips with Jason Ader (Bear Stearns), Kevin Sullivan (Boyd Gaming), Michael Pollock (Gaming Industry Observer Newsletter), Marshall Murdaugh (Atlantic City), and Phil Satre (Harrah's). They all discuss various aspects of expanding in Atlantic City, and what a good year (1999) has done for the various companies. It mentions the recent airport renovation in Atlantic City, and the rivalry between Steve Wynn and Donald Trump. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 014
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"New and Improved" Stardust Resort and Casino renovation promotion: video, 1999 September 16
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Special Report "Boardwalk and Beyond" on Atlantic City, New Jersey. Local news anchor reports on planned Borgata Hotel and Casino, along with other Boyd Gaming expasions, in the Marina district in Atlantic City. Includes interview clips with Jason Ader (Bear Stearns), Kevin Sullivan (Boyd Gaming), Michael Pollock (Gaming Industry Observer Newsletter), Marshall Murdaugh (Atlantic City), and Phil Satre (Harrah's). They all discuss various aspects of expanding in Atlantic City, and what a good year (1999) has done for the various companies. It mentions the recent airport renovation in Atlantic City, and the rivalry between Steve Wynn and Donald Trump. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 045
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Jack W. Zunino oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Jack W. Zunino conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee D. White on August 20, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Zunino tells of his employment with G.C. Wallace Engineering and JMA architects before founding his own landscape architecture firm in 1989. Additionally, Zunino discusses the evolution of landscape architecture in casino design.
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