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Biography of Sly and the Family Stone written by Epic Records (New York), June 17-19, 1968

Date

1968-06-12

Description

A biography of the musical group Sly and the Family Stone written by Epic Records in New York and given to the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada for the Epic Records National Sales Convention. The seven-page biography lists all of the members in the group, and provides a small bio on each member; including information on their individual musical accomplishments.

Mixed Content

Volunteers of the Civilian Conservation Corps celebrating Christmas in the recreation hall of their camp in Boulder City, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1939-12

Description

From the T.M. Parsons Photograph Collection (PH-00258) -- Recreation hall at camp number NP-6, Company 2536 Former Six Companies'.

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Howard Cannon discusses the Convair 880 Super Jet with Captain Ed Hall and three other men: photographic print

Date

1961-03

Description

From the Howard Cannon Photograph Collection (PH-00192). Stamped on verso: "Las Vegas News Bureau - Las Vegas, Nevada Convention Center - Photographers Don English, Joe Buck, Jerry Abbott, Milt Palmer"

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Letter from Barbara Christensen (New York) to Al Freeman (Las Vegas), June 12, 1968

Date

1968-06-12

Description

A letter from Barbara Christensen, the manager for Press & Public Information for Epic Records in New York, to Al Freeman, the Sands Hotel Director of Publicity in Las Vegas, Nevada. The letter outlines the upcoming Epic Records, National Sales Convention, June 17-19, 1968, including information about the various musical artists that were performing.

Mixed Content

1991 Gaming Hall of Fame award ceremony: video, 1990 July 02

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

Jay Franklin Benjamin won a $5.7 million Megabucks slot machine jackpot at the Stardust while in town from Texas with his wife. All segments include interview with the winner, and his plans for how to use the money include purchasing a house in Las Vegas a car for his son. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Archival Collection

Stardust Resort and Casino Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00515
Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 048

Archival Component

A sidewalk leads to the North Las Vegas City Hall, looking north in North Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2019-02-06

Description

From the UNLV University Libraries Photographs of the Development of the Las Vegas Valley, Nevada (PH-00394). Part of the collection documents the entire 19 mile length of the north/south Eastern Avenue / Civic Center Drive alignment. This photograph was captured in the section of Civic Center Drive between Las Vegas Boulevard and Lake Mead Boulevard.

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Powell's personal photographs taken on a trip from New York to the west coast, including desert landscape throughout the Southwest, Northern Nevada, and Lake Champlain in Essex, New York: photograph album, approximately 1910 to 1920

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Emily Higby Powell Photograph Album
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00114
Collection Name: Emily Higby Powell Photograph Album
Box/Folder: Oversized Box 01

Archival Component

Photograph of archtiectural rendering of Ham Hall and Judy Bayley Theatre, Las Vegas, circa late 1960s - early 1970s

Date

1966 to 1974

Description

Architectural rendering of Ham Hall and Judy Bayley Theatre, facing north, at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

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Photograph of archtiectural rendering of Ham Hall and Judy Bayley Theatre, Las Vegas, circa late 1960s - early 1970s

Date

1966 to 1974

Description

Architectural rendering of Ham Hall and Judy Bayley Theatre, facing north, at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

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