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Murphy, Franklin M., 1898-1957
Consulting geologist and surveyor Franklin Mac Murphy was born on December 27, 1898 in Wheaton, Minnesota. He studied at Columbia University, the University of Arizona, and the University of California, Los Angeles, completing his graduate studies in 1930 at the California Institute of Technology, in Pasadena, California.
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Gary Guy Wilson Architect Studios
Established in 1969 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Gary Guy Wilson, AIA, Architect Studios embodies Wilson’s design philosophy and reflects local cultural characteristics. Wilson’s firm, organized into specialized studios, works on a wide variety of public projects for local and federal governments like educational facilities and government centers including buildings at both Nellis and Indian Springs Air Force airfields.
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Jeff Van Ee Papers
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The Jeff Van Ee Papers consist of the papers of environmentalist John Jeffrey Van Ee from 1974 to 2012 that document a portion of Van Ee’s environmental activity, notably his participation on environmental committees in the Las Vegas, Nevada area for water conservation and wildlife protection. The papers are comprised of correspondence, memoranda, reports, studies, newspaper clippings and meeting agendas and minutes.
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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, March 20, 1979
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"Nevada Week in Review" on Stratospere Tower: video
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Nevada Week in Review host Claudia Collins discusses proposed Las Vegas casino projects including the Stratosphere Tower, Treasure Island, what was later known as the Luxor, and the MGM Grand with panelists John Daly from KTNV Channel 13, Scott Andrus from KVBC Channel 3, Phil Hevener of Gaming & Wagering magazine, and Penny Levin of the Las Vegas Sun. Panelists also discuss worldwide gaming revenue and the development of casinos in California, Colorado, and Europe. 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 "On The Record" with George Knapp: video
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Local news anchor George Knapp interviews Bob Stupak. Interview begins with Stupak sharing his background and coming to stay in Las Vegas in 1972; his journey to owning and operating a number of casinos; the success of Vegas World and his marketing strategies; coming up with the idea for Stratosphere Tower; funding the project; the question about tower height and FAA regulations; Mirage opening and the potential affect on other casinos; his relationship with Steve Wynn; and Stupak's political career. 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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Native American gaming subject files, 1980 to 2011
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Materials contain newspaper articles, publications, legislation and regulation, economic analyses, and reports on Native American gaming, especially related to Native American casinos and lotteries, from 1980 to 2011. The materials were compiled by Eugene Martin Christiansen and are primarily news reports about the state-level regulation of Native American gaming, Native American-owned casinos, and proposed casino projects funded by individual Native American nations.
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Collection Name: Eugene Martin Christiansen Papers
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