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Photograph of a portrait of Judy Bayley, circa 1960s

Date

1960 to 1969

Description

A portrait of Judy Bayley, the location is unknown, but was most likely taken in Las Vegas, Nevada. Judith “Judy” Bayley, namesake of the Judy Bayley Theatre at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, was once known as “The First Lady of Gambling.” Judy and her husband Warren “Doc” Bayley opened the Hacienda Hotel and Casino on October 17, 1956. After Warren’s unexpected death from a heart attack on December, 26, 1964, Judy Bayley took over the ownership and operations of the Hacienda. By doing so, she became the first woman in Nevada history to be the sole owner and operator of a hotel-casino. After Judy’s death from cancer on December 31, 1971, the Hacienda was sold in 1972. The Hacienda’s doors closed to the public on December 10, 1996. The hotel was imploded on December 31, 1996 on the 25th anniversary of Judy Bayley’s death, and was broadcast on the Fox news network as part of their New Year’s Eve 1996 telecast. In March 1999, it was replaced with the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino.

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Photograph of a man in a tie, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1974

Date

1974

Description

A photograph of Amarillo Slim shown during World Series of Poker Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1974.

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Photograph of Jack Binion and Doyle Brunson counting money, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1979

Date

1979

Description

Jack Binion (left) and Doyle Brunson counting money at the 1979 World Series of Poker, Binion's Horseshoe Hotel.

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Color view of several people gathered in a reception area.

Date

1950 to 1969

Description

Arrangement note: Series V. Glass slides

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Color view of several people gathered in a reception area.

Date

1950 to 1969

Description

Arrangement note: Series V. Glass slides

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