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New Years Eve firework celebration at the Stardust: video, 2003 February 25

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

Special "Global Noon Hour" segment on Las Vegas, specifically the Stardust Hotel. Begins with the host asking Jim Seagrave (Vice President of Operations) questions about the hotel/casino inside the casino. Seagrave gives some history to the hotel, and talks about how much it has grown and changed. He speaks about the "Lido" being the longest running show until it closed at 1991, and also discusses their location on the Strip being an exciting place to be at the moment with Steve Wynn's new project being constructed. They talk about about new features, including themed slot machines and million-dollar jackpots.The host then speaks with a Stardust dealer who walks through various games, including craps and blackjack. He speaks with a pit boss, who explains what they do and a bit about the Stardust player's club. They visit the Stardust Race and Sports Book, and discuss how it works and which sports are most popular. The next segment the host speaks with the general manager and hosts of William B's, a fine dining establishment. The host speaks with a waiter who has been with the restaurant since 1963, and he shares celebrities who have dined at the restaurant over the years. The final segment of the show takes a look inside some of the hotel's high-roller suites and the amenities that they include. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Archival Collection

Stardust Resort and Casino Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00515
Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 049

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Film transparency of a Native American camp, circa early 1900s

Date

1904 to 1939

Description

Black and white image of a Native American camp near a creek.

Image

Photograph of the Las Vegas Rotary Club, circa early 1900s

Date

1910 to 1939

Description

Members of the Las Vegas Rotary club. C. P. Squires is holding a banner on the far left.

Image

Photograph of children at a wedding, circa late 1800s to early 1900s

Date

1860 to 1915

Description

Description given with photograph: "Four young children at Tom Thumb's wedding. From left to right: Francis Marlin, Billy McCauly, Jack McCauly, and Mazir."

Image

Photograph of Flora Elize Stewart, circa 1890s to early 1900s

Date

1895 to 1905

Archival Collection

Description

A portrait of Flora Elize "Tiza" Stewart. Pacific Studio in Los Angeles is listed as the portrait's creator.

Image

Photograph of a post office, circa late 1800s to early 1900s

Date

1863 to 1910

Description

Description given with photograph: "First Post Office-built 1863." (location unknown)

Image

Picture of a mining operation at an unidentified location, circa mid 1900s

Date

1930 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

An image of a mining operation at an unidentified location, possibly within the southwestern region of the United States.

Image

Postcard of the Overland Hotel, Las Vegas, circa early 1900s

Date

1906 to 1920

Description

An exterior view of the Overland Hotel.

Image

Postcard of the Hotel Charleston, Las Vegas, circa early 1900s

Date

1905 to 1920

Description

An exterior view of the Hotel Charleston.

Image

Postcard of the C. N. Brown residence, Las Vegas, circa early 1900s

Date

1905 to 1930

Description

An exterior view of the homes of C. N. [Chris] Brown and C. P. Squires.

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