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Index card envelopes cataloging films released between 1937 and 1977; includes titles, release details, credits, and newspaper and magazine clippings highlighting each film's premiere, approximately 1950 to 1977
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Film Production Records
Box/Folder: Box 431 (Restrictions apply), Box 432 (Restrictions apply), Box 433 (Restrictions apply), Box 434 (Restrictions apply), Box 435 (Restrictions apply), Box 436 (Restrictions apply), Box 437 (Restrictions apply), Box 438 (Restrictions apply), Box 439 (Restrictions apply), Box 440 (Restrictions apply), Box 441 (Restrictions apply), Box 442 (Restrictions apply), Box 443 (Restrictions apply), Box 444 (Restrictions apply), Box 445 (Restrictions apply), Box 446 (Restrictions apply), Box 447 (Restrictions apply), Box 448 (Restrictions apply), Box 449 (Restrictions apply), Box 450 (Restrictions apply), Box 451 (Restrictions apply), Box 452 (Restrictions apply), Box 453 (Restrictions apply), Box 454 (Restrictions apply), Box 455 (Restrictions apply), Box 456 (Restrictions apply), Box 457 (Restrictions apply), Box 458 (Restrictions apply), Box 459 (Restrictions apply), Box 460 (Restrictions apply), Box 461 (Restrictions apply), Box 462 (Restrictions apply), Box 463 (Restrictions apply), Box 464 (Restrictions apply), Box 465 (Restrictions apply), Box 466 (Restrictions apply), Box 467 (Restrictions apply), Box 468 (Restrictions apply), Box 469 (Restrictions apply), Box 470 (Restrictions apply), Box 471 (Restrictions apply), Box 472 (Restrictions apply), Box 473 (Restrictions apply), Box 474 (Restrictions apply), Box 475 (Restrictions apply), Box 476 (Restrictions apply)
Archival Component
Paul J. Richert Photograph Collection
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The Paul J. Richert Photograph Collection (approximately 1950-1951) consists of black-and-white photographic prints and negatives depicting the swimming pools at the Desert Inn and Flamingo Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Also included is an image of the Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes dance group and an image of the El Rancho Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
Archival Collection
Nadine Tobin Collection of Helldorado Photographs
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The Nadine Tobin Collection of Helldorado Photographs, approximately 1940 to 1959, contains black-and-white photographic prints depicting parade floats during Helldorado Days celebrations in Las Vegas, Nevada. Also included is one image of a primary school class in Las Vegas.
Archival Collection
First Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Photograph Collection
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The First Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Photograph Collection, approximately 1930 to 1950, consists of black-and-white photographic prints and negatives depicting the construction of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Las Vegas, Nevada. Also included are images of parish leaders and the ground breaking ceremony for the grand opening.
Archival Collection
Castaways Hotel and Casino Photograph Collection
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The Castaways Hotel and Casino Photograph Collection, approximately 1963 to 1987, consists of black-and-white and color photographic prints and negatives. Images depict the exterior of the entrance to the property, the mega-pylon sign, the pool area, and the “Gateway to Luck” replica temple in the courtyard area. The interior images depict various hotel rooms and suites, a couple dining, and a performance by Rusty Isabel, an entertainer in the Kon Tiki Lounge inside the property.
Archival Collection
Lawrence Revere Papers
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The Lawrence Revere Papers primarily consist of correspondence between Lawrence Revere and the developers of blackjack betting systems dating from 1965 to 1970. The collection includes information about blackjack gambling systems, correspondence with gambling experts, and press material regarding the publication of Revere's book
Archival Collection
Epilogue: UNLV Yearbook, 1969
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Yearbook main highlights: schools and departments; detailed lists with names and headshots of faculty, administration and students; variety of photos from activities, festivals, campus life, and buildings; campus organizations such as sororities, fraternities and councils; beauty contest winners; college sports and featured athletes; and printed advertisements of local businesses; Institution name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Mixed Content
Interview with Peter Henry Zavattaro, May 31, 2005
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Archival Collection
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Lee Tilman interview, 1996: transcript
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Archival Collection
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In the interviews, Tilman discusses his birth in Gooding, Idaho in 1913, his early life, and his arrival to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1931. Tilman then talks about his experiences mining, milling, and ranching before moving to Las Vegas. While in Las Vegas, Tilman was involved with construction of Hoover Dam (Boulder Dam) and labor issues. Later, Tilman describes fishing and boating in the Colorado River, working at a duplex mine in Searchlight, Nevada, and working at the Las Vegas Ice House. Lastly, Tilman talks about influential Boulder City residents he knew, his children, and the Stratosphere Hotel and Casino.
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Transcript of interview with Betty and Gus Ciliax by Connie Boich, March 2, 1977
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Archival Collection
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On March 2, 1977, collector Connie Boich interviewed Betty (born March 31, 1919 in Bisbee, Arizona) and Gus Ciliax (born May 13, 1909 in Michigan) in the Ciliax home in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers Southern Nevada and early development of the area. During the interview, they also discussed local recreation, prostitution, Block 16, and various social activities, in addition to local businesses, such as Six Companies, the economy, Boulder Dam, and education in Nevada.
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