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"High Rollers" interview with Bob Stupak: video

Date

1998-04-23

Archival Collection

Description

"High Rollers" interview with Bob Stupak. Stupak talks about placing his early days of gambling bets as a kid, and acumulating a bankroll; @10:56 tells about his money-making ways when in the US Army; which aside from playing dice craps, included loaning money with interest and raffling items; @16:36 Stupak recounts about his first visit to Las Vegas in 1965; @19:38 when Stupak tells of taking up residence in Las Vegas. Audio is very poor throughout. 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 material file.

Moving Image

Claes Oldenburg Photograph

Identifier

PH-00448

Abstract

The Claes Oldenburg Photograph consists of a single black-and-white photograph taken by Patricia Mortati in March 1981 of sculptor Claes Oldenburg. The photograph depicts Oldenburg watching the installation of the Flashlight, which is reflected in a window behind Oldenburg. The Flashlight is steel sculpture created by Oldenburg and artist Coosje Van Bruggen for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas's campus.

Archival Collection

Mary and Bob Campbell oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01367

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mary and Bob Campbell conducted by Claytee D. White on January 19, 2011 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project.

Archival Collection

Frank Benham Photograph Collection on Goldfield, Nevada

Identifier

PH-00288

Abstract

The Frank Benham Photograph Collection on Goldfield, Nevada (1900s-1947) primarily contains black-and-white photographic prints of buildings and people in Goldfield, Nevada. Also included in the collection are black-and-white photographic prints of nearby mining towns, as well as postcards and one negative. Frank Benham co-owned a real estate business and served as assistant postmaster for Goldfield in the early 1900s.

Archival Collection

Bertha Gresh Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00055

Abstract

The Bertha Gresh Photograph Collection dates between approximately 1902 and 1974. Materials include photographic prints and a corresponding photographic negative. Images depict Gresh as a young woman in Cedarburg, Wisconsin; with her husband Cyrus Gresh in Los Angeles, California; and at her home in Nelson, Nevada. Also included are images of the Rand Mine and the Wall Street Mine near Gresh's home in Nelson.

Archival Collection

J. Ross Clark Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00144

Abstract

The J. Ross Clark Photograph Collection (approximately 1900-1920) consists of black-and-white photographic prints and some corresponding negatives. Images depict J. Ross Clark, his wife Miriam Evans Clark, their grandson James Ross Clark II, and several unidentified individuals.

Archival Collection

Peggie Kaltenborn Gambarana Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00257

Abstract

The Peggie Kaltenborn Gambarana Photograph Collection consists of color photographic prints from approximately 1970 to 1979. The images are portraits of Robert J. Kaltenborn, Peggie Kaltenborn Gambarana, and Eddie Gambarana.

Archival Collection

CER Corporation Photograph Collection of Henderson, Nevada Aerials

Identifier

PH-00275

Abstract

CER Corporation Photograph Collection of Henderson, Nevada Aerials consists of color photographic prints taken on June 6, 1980. The images are aerial views of Henderson, Nevada and were primarily used to document unused land.

Archival Collection

Bob Stupak wins $1 million dollar Superbowl XXIII bet: video

Date

1989

Archival Collection

Description

Southern California news anchors discuss Bob Stupak winning $1 million dollar bet on Superbowl XXIII; video shows Stupak celebrating win, answering reporter questions. 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.

Moving Image

"Titanic Resorts Inc." press conference and announcement: video

Date

1999

Archival Collection

Description

Segment opens with rendering of "Titantic" hotel/casino; cuts to Bob Stupak at podium announcing he will be "raising Titantic on the Strip" to audience just north of the Stratosphere; to include fine dining, showrooms, entertainment; plans to be over 400 feet tall, everything on a bigger scale than the original ship; concludes with Robert Goulet clip singing about the Titantic. 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.

Moving Image