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Ed Collins oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Edward A. Collins conducted by Steven L. Smith on March 15, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview Ed Collins discusses gender equality in the culinary industry of Las Vegas, Nevada and the changes he saw in the industry over the years. He also speaks about Bugsy Siegel's influence on the emergence of big shows on the Las Vegas Strip. He then discusses Las Vegas before and after the appearance of Howard Hughes and Bob Maheu.
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Dick Hannah's records from Carl Byoir & Associates, 1946-1976
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This series dates from 1946-1976 and contains correspondence, memos, newsletters, expenses, distribution lists, directories, and press releases generated by Dick Hannah and the staff of Carl Byoir & Associates, a public relations firm hired by Howard Hughes to oversee public relations for himself and his companies.
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Collection Name: Howard Hughes Public Relations Reference Files
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Watergate, 1960-1976
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The Watergate series dates from 1960-1976 and is composed entirely of reference files of newspaper clippings that document the Senate hearings, impeachment vote, and resignation of the President Richard M. Nixon. Hughes’ political contributions and financial ties to the president’s brother, Donald Nixon and other key figures are also contained in the series.
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Collection Name: Howard Hughes Public Relations Reference Files
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An Interview with Barbara Buckley, Kevin Buckley, Michael Buckley, Jill Buckley and Lindsay Stilwell
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Oral history interview with Barbara Buckley, Kevin Buckley, Michael Buckley, Jill Buckley and Lindsay Stilwell conducted by Claytee White on January 28, 2014 for the West Charleston Neighborhoods-- An Oral History Project of Ward 6. Kevin discusses the early Pinto Palomino neighborhood, working as a teenager, black-white relations, his education, serving as one of Howard Hughes physicians, and the move to Las Vegas. Barbara talks about the difference between Flintridge, California, and Las Vegas in 1968 when the family first arrived. The family members also discuss community participation and hotel-casino entertainment for young couples, and rearing children in Las Vegas.
Archival Collection
Photograph of the Flying Boat during historic test flight, Los Angeles Harbor, November 2, 1947
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