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Howard Heckethorn oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Howard Heckethorn conducted by Richard Eitland on February 15, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Mr. Heckethorn describes going to school in the early days of Las Vegas, Nevada. He also talks about many notable teachers he had, as well as the development of the Las Vegas area. Heckethorn also discusses his arrival to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1930, and recalls the Old Mormon Fort, El Rancho, The Last Frontier, and the tourism that gambling brought to the city. Heckethorn discusses the 1960s, and the impact Howard Hughes had in the development of hotels and casinos.
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Hall, 2000
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: Guide to the Canadian Film Centre Worldwide Short Film Festival Submissions
Box/Folder: Box 2002-015
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Harrah's New Orleans Masquerade: project notes and correspondence, 2005 May to 2005 July
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: John Levy Lighting Productions, Inc. Records
Box/Folder: Box 26
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Jack E. Howard oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Jack E. Howard conducted by Michael K. Ericksen on February 27, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Howard discusses living in Overton, Nevada and shares his personal experiences and recollections about Southern Nevada, including recreational activities, education, and early hotels and casinos. Howard’s wife, Helen Howard, is also present during this interview.
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Harrah's New Orleans Masquerade: technical guide book, 2004 November to 2005 July
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: John Levy Lighting Productions, Inc. Records
Box/Folder: Box 25
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Harrah's New Orleans: showroom conversion outgoing correspondence, 2003 July to 2004 February
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: John Levy Lighting Productions, Inc. Records
Box/Folder: Box 26
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Harrah's Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino: Atlantic City, New Jersey, 1982 August 2
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: Martin Stern Architectural Records
Box/Folder: N/A
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