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Howard Schwartz Collection on Gaming
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The Howard Schwartz Collection on Gaming documents the gaming industry in the United States from 1966 to 2010. The collection includes manuscripts, periodicals, newspaper articles, ephemera, profit and probability profiles and a report from the National Gambling Impact Study Commission.
Archival Collection
Billie Milton Grace Photograph Collection
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The Billie Milton Grace Photograph Collection, approximately 1948 to 1960, consists of twenty black-and-white photographic prints and negatives depicting images of downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, the annual Helldorado Parade, the Marion Hicks family, local labor union dinners, Thunderbird Hotel employees, and various hotels and casinos.
Archival Collection
Erni Cabat Art Prints
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The collection consists of seven numbered art prints, hand signed by Arizona artist, Erni Cabat, with accompanying certificates of authenticity. The prints were created from original gouache paintings of scenes from casino life, and distributed by Nevada Magazine to mark the 50th anniversary of gambling in Nevada in 1981.
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
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
Audio clip from interview with Rabbi Malcolm Cohen, December 16, 2015
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Archival Collection
Description
In this audio clip, Rabbi Cohen discusses how he came to Las Vegas from London, and increasing the Temple Sinai membership to over 300 families.
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Audio clip from interview with Judith Steele, November 24, 2014
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Archival Collection
Description
In this clip, Judith Steele discusses celebrating the High Holidays and how she influenced Clark County School District to allow Jewish children to observe these days without their absence counting against their attendence record.
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Transcript of interview with Sam Earl by Laura Button, March 9, 1981
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Archival Collection
Description
On March 9, 1981, Laura Button interviewed Sam Earl (born 1912 in Virgin, Utah) about his life in Nevada. Also present during the interview is Sam’s wife, Melissa Earl. The three discuss a wide range of topics from the early development of Las Vegas, Sam’s work on the Boulder Dam, the Earls’ early residence in a tent, and the family’s religious participation. The interview also covers gambling, Block 16, the first members of the police force, recreational activities, and the Helldorado parade. Sam also talks about his work as a building contractor, including some of the buildings and casino properties he helped build, and the interview moves to a discussion of the development of the Las Vegas Strip. The interview concludes with Sam’s description of his work as a truck driver and a discussion on welfare benefits.
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