Skip to main content

Search the Special Collections and Archives Portal

Search Results

Display    Results Per Page
Displaying results 145731 - 145740 of 150460

"Desert Aces" fatal plane crash: video

Date

1994-12-05

Description

Local news reports on a fatal plane crask during a simulated"dog fight". Wayne Pollack (NTSB Investigator) provided some information about the crash and status of the plane prior to crash. Interview with witness of the crash, and speculation about why the plane crashed is discussed. Footage of the crash site are shown, and information about the victim's families are also shared. Second segment discusses the identities of the two victims, and states the FAA is continuing the investigation. Third segment also reports on the identities of the victims, and state it is still under investigation. Desert Aces, the company, does not comment. Fourth segment speaks with co-owner of Desert Aces Paul Supchak. 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.

Moving Image

Stuntman Dan Koko jumps of Vegas World Hotel: video

Date

1984

Archival Collection

Description

Local news segments and b-roll footage of two high-rise jumps that stuntman Dan Koko made from Bob Stupak's Vegas World Hotel structure in 1984. The first jump of 225 feet made on May 19, 1984; the second jump of world record acclaim of 326 feet, made on August 30, 1984. Clips include b-roll of the jumps, soundbites with Koko, and reporters interviewing Koko discussing his motivations for the jumps. 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

Early construction of the Hoover Dam in Arizona: photgraphic print

Date

1934-01-15

Description

From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171)

Image

External view of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367)

Image

Hoover Dam switchyard before construction: photographic print

Date

1952-10-15

Description

From the Morgan Sweeney Photograph Collection (PH-00228). Hoover Dam Powerplant where it was the proposed location of states switchyard before commencement of construction on October 2, 1950.

Image

An A-4 generator at the Hoover Dam: photographic print

Date

1954-07-15

Description

From the Morgan Sweeney Photograph Collection (PH-00228). A-4 generator where men are taping coils in stator in progress.

Image

Rotor, Generator Unit A-4 at the Hoover Dam: photographic print

Date

1957-07-15

Description

From the Morgan Sweeney Photograph Collection (PH-00228). Rotor, Generator Unit A-4, being placed inside stator.

Image

Megan Anderson at the Hoover Dam: photographic print

Date

1989-10-15

Description

From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171). Megan Anderson (Miss Nevada 1978) at Hoover Dam.

Image

Megan Anderson at the Hoover Dam: photographic print

Date

1989-11-18

Description

From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171). Megan Anderson (Miss Nevada 1978) at Hoover Dam.

Image

Nanelia Doughty standing outside: photographic print

Date

1975 (year approximate)

Description

From the Nan Doughty Photograph Collection (PH-00240)

Image