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Transcript of interview with Don Eckert by Robert A. Kamp, March 15, 1981
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Archival Collection
Description
On March 15, 1981, Robert A. Kamp interviewed Donald (Don) L. Eckert (born 1953 in Las Vegas, Nevada) about his experiences while living in Nevada. Eckert first explains the geographical boundaries of Las Vegas when he was first born and the types of recreation in which both youth and adults would take part. Eckert then discusses the Helldorado events and how they have changed over the years before describing how the University of Nevada, Las Vegas has changed as well. The interview then shifts to the topic of Eckert’s college major, hotel management, and then to a brief discussion about the MGM fire. Eckert also talks about horse racing in Las Vegas, changes in gaming, the Basic Magnesium plant, and the development of Mount Charleston. The interview concludes with Eckert’s thoughts on the legalization of gambling in other states and how that trend relates to the future of Las Vegas.
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Photograph of a parade procession for Howard Hughes, New York, July 15, 1938
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Archival Collection
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Old Globe Saloon flag mounted wall sign, Carson City, Nevada
Date
Archival Collection
Description
View of the Old Globe Saloon during the day with lit neon. The saloon was originally built in 1875.
407 N Curry St, Carson City, NV 89703
Old Globe Saloon
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Photograph of Robert N. Broadbent, Boulder City, Nevada, September 11, 1980
Date
Archival Collection
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Slides of various sign installations in Salt Lake City, Utah, 1978-1979
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Young Electric Sign Company (YESCO) Corporate Records
Box/Folder: Box 15
Archival Component
The Nugget Casino lettering and wall mounted signs, Carson City, Nevada: photographic print
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Exterior views of the Nugget Casino in Carson City, NV at night. Detail shots, including one of the (now defunct) animated signs included.
The Nugget Casino
507 N Carson St, Carson City, NV 89701
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Photographic slide of Esther and Charles Rozaire in Carson City, Nevada, circa early 1960s
Date
Archival Collection
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Photograph of Hoover Dam power station, Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1931-1936
Date
Archival Collection
Description
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Aerial photograph of the Hughes Aircraft plant, Culver City, California, circa 1960s
Date
Archival Collection
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