The United States subject files include photographs, newspaper articles, and periodicals about national gaming topics dating from approximately 1990 to 2015. The photographs depict numerous Native American casinos and reservations visited by Dr. Spilde on research trips. The newspaper articles cover topics such as the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, campaign financing, taxes, labor unions, articles about Dr. Spilde, nuclear waste, and other topics. The periodicals include nationally circulating magazines that cover the gaming industry, Native American sociocultural issues, and the hospitality and tourism industries.
Archival Collection
Katherine A. Spilde Papers on Native American Gaming
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Collection Number: MS-00092 Collection Name: Katherine A. Spilde Papers on Native American Gaming Box/Folder: N/A
The Clark County, Nevada United States Bicentennial collection dates from approximately 1970 to 1976. The collection documents Nevada's participation in the 1976 Bicentennial celebration of the American Revolution, as well as celebrations from other states and countries in Europe. The collection is comprised of official reports from the U.S. Bicentennial committee, scrapbooks from the Clark County bicentennial committee, newspapers, and event programs from bicentennial celebrations around the country. The collection also contains a film of various American states' bicentennial celebrations.
33 x 41 cm. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. 1 sheet of a 6-sheet map. "Petermann: ver. st. v. am. bi. 4". "Stieler's Hand Atlas, No. 86." Binder's title of Hand Atlas über alle Thiele der Erde und über das Weltgebäude, which was published in 1879. In German. Revised 1889. "Neubearbeitret v. H. Habenicht." Original publisher: Justus Perthes, Scale: 1:3,700,000.
The United States--Las Vegas and Reno subseries dating from the 1950s to the 1990s, documents shows produced by Donn Arden in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Reno, Nevada. Shows represented are Hallelujah Hollywood, Hello America, Hello Hollywood Hello, Jubilee!, C’est Magnifique!, Ca C’est L’Amour!, Avec Plaisir!, Voila!, Bravo!, Quelle Nuit!, Grand Prix, Tout Paris, Pourquoi Pas?, Pariscope, Merci Beaucoup, Allez Lido, Pzazz 68!, and Pzazz 70!. Materials include audition files with resumes, costume design sketches, correspondence, photographs, budgets and salary breakdowns, sheet music, reviews, advertisements, press clippings, contracts, rehearsal schedules, and promotional material.
The locations in the Southwest United States photographs depict settlements and mining operations in Nevada, California, and Arizona from approximately 1860 to 1940. The photographs include the Colorado River, Goldfield, Nevada, desert landscapes, railroad surveyors, workers, and Native Americans.
Archival Collection
Helen J. Stewart Photographs
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Collection Number: PH-00104 Collection Name: Helen J. Stewart Photographs Box/Folder: N/A
From the Howard Cannon Photograph Collection (PH-00192). Handwritten on verso: "Sen. Cannon + family - west front of capitol. L-R: Nancy, Sen, Dorothy, Alan". Stamped on verso: "George de Vincent Photographer 2311 Calvert Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20008 Telephone 232-5855"