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News segments on the Stratosphere's financial condition and marketing plan: video
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Archival Collection
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Local evening news segments discussing the Stratosphere's first quarter profit loss, stock price plunge, and possible bankruptcy. News segments discusses the Stratosphere's advertising plans to increase traffic flow and gaming revenue and also includes interviews with tourists, gaming analyst Anthony Curtis, and Stratosphere CEO Lyle Berman. 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.
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Binion's Horseshoe Garage: architectural drawing
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Archival Collection
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From the Homer Rissman Architectural Records (MS-00452). Written on the image: "Garage. Rissman & Rissman Associates. Binion's Horseshoe as-built. Date 9-20-67. Sheet #1".
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Irma McGonagill Papers
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The Irma McGonagill Papers (1907-1970) document her life in Tonopah, Nevada. The collection includes handwritten notes about her life in Tonopah, a stock certificate from the Silver Bow mine, and correspondence with Nanelia S. Doughty about life in Tonopah.
Archival Collection
St. Joseph's Catholic School (Las Vegas, Nevada) Records
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The St. Joseph's Catholic School (Las Vegas, Nevada) Records date from 1964 to 2013 and contain albums, photographs, yearbooks, honor society membership rosters, a prospectus for a new school, and a Diocese of Las Vegas 10th Anniversary video. St. Joseph's Catholic School operated from 1948 to 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Archival Collection
Harry Floyd Alter Photograph Collection
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The Harry Floyd Alter Photograph Collection (1905-1916) is comprised of black-and-white photographic prints and negatives. The images depict scenes in Las Vegas, Nevada, including the Las Vegas Ranch, the Arizona Club, and baseball teams and fields. Also included are images of Harry Floyd Alter and his friends.
Archival Collection
Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, May 04, 1982
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Archival Collection
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter "Tea Rose Talk" newsletters
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Archival Collection
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From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file.
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Transcript of interview with Jack Cornell by Richard Fesler, February 18, 1979
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Archival Collection
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On February 18, 1979, Richard Fesler interviewed Jack W. Cornell (born 1918 in Manhattan, Nevada) about his experiences living in Nevada. The two first discuss historical buildings, including the Nye County Courthouse, and Cornell describes his family background and the different locations at which his ancestors lived. Cornell then talks about his experiences as an airplane mechanic for the Army Air Corps during World War II and the different countries he would visit during that time. The two also discuss the effects of the Depression, Cornell’s work in automotive body repair, and his recreational activities. Cornell also describes an experience in which he assisted an air escort for President Roosevelt, and he also describes when he witnessed one of the atomic tests. The interview concludes with Cornell’s thoughts on how the rural area in Manhattan has changed over time.
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Transcript of interview with Ruth Urban by Barbara Tabach, August 24, 2015 and September 16, 2015
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Archival Collection
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In this interview, Urban discusses her upbringing in Las Vegas, and childhood friendships, many which came from within the Jewish community. She talks extensively about her professional career and passion for mediation as a strategy for problem-solving. In addition, Urban describes her community service commitments over the years, including her current role with Nevadans for the Common Good. Urban married Andrew Urban Jr. in 1983, and the couple have a son, Andrew Urban III.
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