From the Dennis McBride Photograph Collection (PH-00263) -- LGBTQ+ events and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada -- Digital images file. Notes from the donor, Dennis McBride: Ruben Kihuen was later elected to the U. S. House of Representatives from Nevada's District 4. Accused of sexual misconduct he did not seek re-election in 2018. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: Heidi Swank [Nevada State Assemblywoman, District 16, Democrat]; Ruben Kihuen [Nevada State Assemblyman, District 10, Democrat]; James Healey [Nevada State Assemblyman, District 35, Democrat (gay)]; unidentified Club Metro owner; Mother Loosey Lust Bea Lady [aka Tracy Skinner (Sin Sity Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence)]; unidentified man; Tony Clark; unidentified Sin Sity Sister
Local news segment on Consumer Electronic Show, and the "home of the future" being built in the Stardust parking lot in preparation for CES. NextGen Home spokesperson Paul Trudeau speaks on how energy efficient this self-powering home is; video shows construction crews assemblying the home with the Stardust hotel tower in the back. The NextGen Home representative answers questions about the construction of the home, the interior features, and how these amenities are available to anyone building a home in Las Vegas. He references it being a "smart home" with electronics to set features to turn on/off automatically. Second segment shows interior features of the home, including ways to save space, safety cameras, automatic blinds, and much more. Third segment has an interview with Microsoft representative explaining all the wireless smart display features, and having high speed internet access in the home. Additional segments have more interior and exterior views of the home, as well as reporters presenting from the CES showroom floor. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.
From the Homer Rissman Architectural Records (MS-00452). Written on the image: "Rissman and Rissman Associates 1011 Swarthmore Avenue Pacific Palisades California Gladstone 4-7519. Scale 1"=20'0". Architects. Structural Engineer Harold L. Epstein 3324 Barham Blvd. Los Angeles, Calif. 90028 Hollywood 3-7121. Mechanical Engineer W.L. Donley & Associates 1516 North West Avenue Fresno, Calif. 93728 268-8029. Electrical Engineer J. L. Cusick & Associates 4100 N. Cahuenga Blvd. North Hollywood, Cal. Triangle 7-6231. Additions & Alterations. Binion's Horseshoe Hotel & Casino 200 Fremont Street Las Vegas Nevada, 89101. Phone: 702/382-1600. First Floor Plan".
From the Homer Rissman Architectural Records (MS-00452). Written on the image: "Rissman and Rissman Associates 1011 Swarthmore Avenue Pacific Palisades California Gladstone 4-7519. Scale 1/8"=1'0". Architects. Mechanical Engineer W.L. Donley & Associates 1516 North West Avenue Fresno, Calif. 93728 268-8029. Electrical Engineer J. L. Cusick & Associates 4219 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, Cal. 91602 Triangle 7-6231. 2-20-68 Date. Additions & Alterations. Binion's Horseshoe Hotel & Casino 200 Fremont Street Las Vegas Nevada, 89101. Phone: 702/382-1600. Preliminary 1st Floor Plan".
From the Homer Rissman Architectural Records (MS-00452). Written on the image: "Rissman and Rissman Associates 1011 Swarthmore Avenue Pacific Palisades California Gladstone 4-7519. Scale 1"=20'-0". Architects. Mechanical Engineer W.L. Donley & Associates 1516 North West Avenue Fresno, Calif. 93728 268-8029. Electrical Engineer J. L. Cusick & Associates 4219 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, Cal. 91602 Triangle 7-6231. 2-7-68 Date. Additions & Alterations. Binion's Horseshoe Hotel & Casino 200 Fremont Street Las Vegas Nevada, 89101. Phone: 702/382-1600. First Floor Plan".
The Ellen B. Jensen papers comprise the research notes, drafts with edits, carbons, and articles written by the Las Vegas, Nevada journalist Ellen Jensen who was the editor of and writer for the monthly Las Vegas Review Journal Jr. and writer for the Las Vegas Sun ("Sunday Scene") and Las Vegas Review Journal ("The Nevadan") from 1966 to 1969. Jensen wrote about many topics of interest to Las Vegans, including travel and recreation in southern Nevada, hotel and casino administration and construction, and local nightlife and entertainment.
The Cave Nightclub Records (1992-1994) are comprised of materials generated during the planning and construction of the Cave Nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada. It opened in 1992 as a straight nightclub. It changed ownership in 1993, and reopened on September 3, 1993 as a gay nightclub and closed early in 1995. The collection contains policy documents, building plans, and promotional and publicity materials, as well as artifacts, including waiter uniforms from the nightclub.
The collection consists of two watercolor paintings donated and autographed by Las Vegas resident O.C. “Boots” LeBoutillier. The materials were painted and signed by Robert Carlin depicting the crash of Baron Manfred Von Richthofen's (the "Red Baron") airplane on April 21, 1918. LeBoutillier is also depicted in the paintings flying above as the "Red Baron" crashes after being shot down. The paintings were created approximately between 1970 to 1979.
The Ruth St. Denis Collection (1916-1986) contains materials relating to the St. Denis School of Dance in Los Angeles, California. Included are scrapbooks containing magazine cutouts from early 20th century performers and celebrities and programs featuring St. Denis or performances honoring her memory.
The Karen Allison Collection on Contract Bridge (1937-1997) contains instructional guides, pamphlets, and booklets explaining the rules and strategies for contract bridge, a card game. Included are correspondence and meeting minutes with contract bridge organizations with which Allison was associated. Also included are lists of players who participated in the Monte Carlo 5th World Bridge Olympiad in Monte Carlo, Monaco in 1976.