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Charles Kielhofer Letter

Identifier

MS-00041

Abstract

The Charles Kielhofer Letter collection consists of a single photocopy of a letter written by Charles Kielhofer on January 31, 1958 to the Las Vegas, Nevada Review-Journal newspaper to inform them that they credited the wrong person with the establishment of Bullfrog Mine in one of their articles.

Archival Collection

UNLV UndocuNetwork Student Group Records

Identifier

UA-00078

Abstract

The UNLV UndocuNetwork Student Group Records (2017) are comprised of postcards and fliers advertising events and workshops hosted by UNLV UndocuNetwork at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada. The records also include news stories and feature photography from the campus newspaper, UNLV Scarlet & Gray Free Press, about the student organization and their activities at UNLV.

Archival Collection

Aquavision Records

Identifier

MS-00410

Abstract

The Aquavision Records (1986-1997) include bylaws, correspondence, and publications by Aquavision, a community action group concerned with water conservation in Southern Nevada's Las Vegas Valley. The collection spans 1986 to 1997. The records show Aquavision’s activities, including its public information campaigns, awards for water conservation, and newsletters.

Archival Collection

John C. Olsen Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00320

Abstract

The John C. Olsen Photograph Collection, approximately 1950 to 1969, consists of black-and-white photographic prints and negatives. Images depict scenes from the annual Helldorado Celebration in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Shriners’ Parade in downtown Las Vegas, various hotels along the Las Vegas Strip, the Last Frontier Village at the Last Frontier Hotel, Las Vegas, natural landscapes at Mount Charleston and Rhyolite, Nevada, Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, Twin Lakes, and petroglyphs in Valley of Fire Nevada State Park.

Archival Collection

Thomas T. Beam Engineering Complex Photograph Collection

Identifier

UA-00113

Abstract

The Thomas T. Beam Engineering Complex Photographs (1988, 2006) mainly contains photographs and negatives of Building B of the Thomas T. Beam Engineering Complex construction in 2006. Photographs were taken by David Emerson who served positions within the University of Nevada, Las Vegas as Dean of the College of Science, Math, and Engineering; Dean of the College of Sciences; and as emeritus professor. Other materials in this collection include photographs of Lied Library and a photograph of Building A of the Thomas T. Beam Engineering Complex from 1988. The photograph includes a personal note to Emerson by Tate Snyder/Kittrell Garlock Architects, the architectural firm responsible for designing and building the Thomas T. Beam Engineering Complex.

Archival Collection

Series III. California Pictures Corporation, approximately 1919 to 1965, 1941 to 1956

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

The California Pictures Corporation series (approximately 1919-1965) consists of records pertaining to the company's film production and corporate operations. Film-related records depict the production side of the 1947 film The Sin of Harold Diddlebock, as well as the initial filming of the 1950 Hughes Production film, Vendetta, which Preston Sturges initially directed and produced. Other film-related materials include production logs, actor and writer contracts, scripts, and photographic prints relating to the two films. The corporate records include publicity, financial, and legal materials detailing the creation, management, and dissolution of California Pictures.

Archival Collection

Howard Hughes Film Production Records
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Collection Number: MS-01036
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Film Production Records
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Demolition of original Stardust lodging structure: video

Date

1999-12-01

Description

The December 1, 1999 demolition of the original lodging accommodations at The Stardust resort in 14 news clips from local stations. @ :39 – KVBC news anchors Scott Haws and Sue Manteris (Tripathi) reports on the lodging rooms at The Stardust being demolished and have soundbite from historian Dr. Alan Balboni. @ 1:49 – KVBC news anchors Nina Radetich and Kendall Tenney, with reporter Denise Roesch; includes soundbite from original Stardust employee Phil Dioguardi, and hotel guest Albert Carollo. A brief history of other implosions is given, including the Dunes, Landmark, Sands, and Hacienda. @ 4:34 – KVBC news anchor Nina Radetich summary report on the demolition of the Stardust's original lodgings structure with B-roll video. Includes soundbite from original Stardust employee Phil Dioguardi, and hotel guest Albert Carollo. @ 5:34 – News anchor Jim Snyder summarizes the event of the Stardust's original lodgings structure demolition with B-roll video. @ 6:08 – News anchors Pete Ferryman and Polly Gonzalez, with reporter Tom Jones, on the delay of the Stardust's lodgings demolition due to a lack of permits, includes soundbite from original Stardust's Executive Casino Host Phil Dioguardi.5 – End of segment @ 8:27 – KLAS news anchors Nancy Byrne and Polly Gonzalez, with reporter Tom Jones, on the delay of the Stardust's lodgings demolition due to a lack of permits, includes soundbite from Stardust Resort representative Jim Seagrave and Ron Lynn of the Clark County Building Department. @ 11:00 – KLAS news anchor Paula Francis summarizes the issues of the Stardust demolition from earlier in the day, with B-roll video. @ 11:57 – KLAS news anchor Gary Waddell with reporter Tom Jones on the issues of the delay with demolishing the old lodging structure at the Stardus @ 13:36 – KLAS news anchor Paula Francis summarizes the issues of the Stardust demolition from earlier in the day, with B-roll video. @ 14:19 – KTNV news anchors Mark Sayre and Angela Rodriguez, with reporter Kit Williams, reporting on the demolition of the 1958 built lodging structure at the Stardust. Includes soundbite from longtime Stardust employee Phil Dioguardi, recalling when the Stardust opened in 1958. @ 16:19 – KTNV news anchors Mark Sayre and Alyson McCarthy, with reporter Kit Williams, reporting on the demolition of the 1958 built lodging structure at the Stardust; with B-roll video being shown. Includes soundbite from 41 years Stardust employee Phil Dioguardi and hotel guest Jerry Olson, followed by a brief historical background about the Stardust. @ 18:55 – KVVU news anchor Darryl Hood with reporter Kelly Krapf on the delay of demolition at the Stardust due to lack of permits. @ 20:40 – Las Vegas One "News One at 9" news anchors John Purvis and Deborah Levy, with reporter Lynn Stewart, on the building demolition effort taking place at the Stardust earlier in the day. B-roll video of worksite shown. @ 23:22 – Spanish language KINC news anchor Maria Silva summarizes the event of the Stardust structure demolition from earlier in the day, with b-roll video. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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