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6 different promotional spots for winning cars by playing Stardust Slots: video, 2001 October 23
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Local news segments report on the Desert Inn implosion. Ben Correa reports from the parking lot area after the implosion, showing 18,000 tons of debris. The Stardust Hotel is clearly seen behind the reporter. Video of the implosion is shown, and people are interviewed as they wait for and watch the implosion at 2:00am. Steve Crupi reports from the Frontier Hotel property where they had a different but similar view of the implosion. Both reporters say that Steve Wynn's latest project construction will begin on the site shortly. Second segment also reports on the implosion, but also goes into detail about the history of the Desert Inn with old news footage, audio, and black-and-white stills from when the casino was relatively new. Audio clips of past performers and entertainmers play over image stills. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Helicopter removing construction crane on top of Stratosphere Tower: video
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Helicopter removing weights from a construction crane on top of the Stratosphere Tower; multiple clips show the helicopter and construction workers removing weights one at a time from the crane over the course of several hours; video is shot at ground level and often zooms in on the helicopter; video includes audio of helicopter noises 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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B-roll of Excalibur construction: video
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B-roll footage of Excalibur's construction progress shot from window of Marina Hotel; Tropicana Hotel visible in some shots. Clip begins with dirt lot and excavators driving around, the clip ends with significant portions of the property completed. Entire clip has audible buzz but no disctinct audio. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From The Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.
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UNLV University Libraries Collection of Exhibit Material
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The UNLV University Libraries Collection of Exhibit Material contains materials created by UNLV Special Collections and Archives and used in exhibit displays from 1977 to 2021. Materials include photographic prints, exhibit captions and display text, posters, digital design files, and other visual material.
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Maurine and Fred Wilson and William S. Park Audiovisual Collection
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The Maurine and Fred Wilson and Dr. William S. Park Audiovisual Collection (approximately 1900s-1970s) consist of audiovisual material created by the Wilson and Park families. The materials depict the Park homes in Las Vegas, Nevada; Park and Wilson family members; outdoor activities and vacation trips to California, Colorado, and Mexico. The collection also documents early views of the Kiel Ranch in Las Vegas, Nevada, community parades and events, and early views of Las Vegas in the 1920s.
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