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Description of the landscape of Black Canyon: video clip
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Description of the landscape of Black Canyon from the film Conquering the Colorado. (See call number: TC557.5.H6 C65x - Videocassette)
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Description of early Boulder City: video clip
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Description of early Boulder City from the film Conquering the Colorado. (See call number: TC557.5.H6 C65x - Videocassette)
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Pouring of concrete during construction of Hoover Dam: video clip
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Pouring of concrete during construction of Hoover Dam, from the film Conquering the Colorado. (See call number: TC557.5.H6 C65x - Videocassette)
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Conquering the Colorado: Part 1: video
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Conquering the Colorado: Part 1. (See call number: TC557.5.H6 C65x - Videocassette)
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Conquering the Colorado: Part 2: video
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Conquering the Colorado: Part 2. (See call number: TC557.5.H6 C65x - Videocassette)
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Channel 3 news segment on the High Roller and Big Shot amuseument rides: video
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Channel 3 evening news segment special report about the High Roller and Big Shot amusement rides at the Stratosphere. News coverage includes shots of the rides, exterior shots of the Stratosphere, maintenance work on the High Roller, and interview with dancer Debbie Allen about her experience riding the High Roller. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
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Channel 8 news segment on Stratosphere investment seminar at the Rio: video
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Channel 8 news segment about an investment seminar held at the Rio Casino and Hotel for stockholders and potential stockholders interested in buying shares of Stratosphere Tower stock. Footage includes interviews with Stratosphere interim president Richard Schuetz and stockholders. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
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News segment about Bob Stupak's sale of Vegas World and Stratosphere: video
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Local news channel anchors discuss Bob Stupak's sale of Vegas World and the Stratosphere to Lyle Berman/Grand Casinos amid financial troubles with the Stratosphere construction; Lyle Berman comments on the sale throughout the various clips. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
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News segment about the "Big Shot" ride on top the Stratosphere: video
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Ribbon cutting of the "Big Shot" ride atop the Stratosphere Tower with Bob Stupak and Lyle Berman present. The two then test the ride along with other casino employees and you hear reactions from those on the ride. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
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News segments about Stratosphere's adjusted gaming odds to attract more customers: video
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Local news anchors discuss the Stratosphere's need to change gaming odds on roulette, craps, and blackjack, as well as open new games due to financial losses. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
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