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Photograph of table settings inside a Horseshoe Casino restaurant, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1940-1959

Date

Unknown year in the decade of the 1940s to Unknown year in the decade of the 1950s (year uncertain)

Description

A photograph of a coffee shop or restaurant inside the Horseshoe Club Casino. The tables are set with napkins and silverware, salt, pepper, and what looks like a sugar bowl. Paintings hang from the walls. The stamp on back of photo says, "Vegas Studio & Camera Supply 116 Fremont Street Las Vegas, Nevada."

Image

Photograph of $1 million dollars displayed inside the Binion's Horseshoe, Las Vegas, Nevada, approximately 1960 to 1979

Date

1960 to 1979

Description

Million dollar cash display at Binion's Horseshoe, Las Vegas. One hundred $10,000 bills are encased in bullet-proof glass and hang inside an 8 foot, 2,000 pound golden horseshow. Visitors could have their photograph taken in front of the display. (c. 1960s-70s). Stamp on back of photo: "Las Vegas News Bureau Las Vegas, Nevada Convention Center".

Image

Photograph of Chill Wills and another man in front of the Binion's Horseshoe, Las Vegas, Nevada, approximately 1940 to 1985

Date

1940 (year uncertain) to 1985 (year uncertain)

Description

Chill Wills (left) standing with an unidentified man in front of the Million Dollar Horseshoe at Binion's Horseshoe Casino.

Image

Photograph of Jack Binion transporting money inside the Horseshoe Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1971

Date

1971 (year approximate)

Description

Jack Binion of Binion's Horseshoe Casino is followed by security guards as he carries the $1,000,000 display through the casino. (c. 1971). Stamp on back of photo: "Las Vegas News Bureau Las Vegas, Nevada Convention Center 22333".

Image

Photograph of horses outside of the Horseshoe Casino, Las Vegas (Nev.), April 17, 1968

Date

1968-04-17

Description

Benny Binion (standing, center) at a quarter horse sale in front of his Horseshoe Casino. (April 17, 1968). Stamp on back of photo: "Allen Photographers. Inc. Post Office Box 4253 Las Vegas, Nevada  89106". Number stamp on back of photo: "8832". Date stamped on back of photo: "April 17, 1968".

Image

Photograph of horses and a crowd outside of the Horseshoe Casino, Las Vegas (Nev.), April 17, 1968

Date

1968-04-17

Description

Unidentified people stand with horses on the street outside of the Horseshoe Casino on April 17, 1968 while spectators on the sidewalk watch. Inscription with the image reads: "Quarter horse sale, Fremont Street." The stamp on back of photo says, "Allen Photographers. Inc. Post Office box 4253 Las Vegas, Nevada 89106." For other images of the same event, see pho026119 & pho026120.

Image

U-Wah-Un Study Club Records

Identifier

MS-00198

Abstract

U-Wah-Un Study Club Records (1919-1987) include a complete set of the organization's yearbooks from 1919 to 1977, a club scrapbook, meeting minutes, and financial records.

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of American Advertising Federation ADDY Award Submissions

Identifier

MS-01023

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of American Advertising Federation: ADDY Award Submissions Collection is compromised of Las Vegas, Nevada ADDY award submissions dating from approximately 1980 to 1999. The collection contains submissions by many artists to the ADDYS competition.

Archival Collection