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Nixon, George Stuart, 1860-1912
George Stuart Nixon (1860-1912) was a United States Senator from Nevada during the early 1900s. Nixon was born on April 2, 1860 on a farm close to Newcastle, California. He received his early education from public schools within California and helped with the farm until the age of nineteen. Nixon eventually found work for a railroad company and decided to study telegraphy. Nixon moved to Nevada in 1881, working as a telegraph operator for the Carson and Colorado Railroad for three years.
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Edwards, Luna, Paher, and unidentified people pose in front of Rafael Rivera statue at Old Vegas: photographic prints
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Crane weight testing on top of the Stratosphere: video
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Clip showing workers doing crane weight testing on site of Stratosphere construction. 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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Lyle Berman interview on Stratosphere marketing: video
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Interview clip with Lyle Berman talking about marketing for Stratosphere. 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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"The Stratosphere Tower Creative Edge": video
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Investor's promotional video about Stratosphere property and plans for the hotel. 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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Bob Stupak - Stratosphere's Big Shot unveiling: video
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Video clip of Bob Stupak and Harlem Globetrotters visiting local school. 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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