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News coverage of 1987 Las Vegas election day and results: video
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Archival Collection
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News coverage of 1987 election day and results, focusing on candidates for Las Vegas mayor Bob Stupak and Ron Lurie. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
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Frederickson Family Papers
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The Frederickson Family Papers (1904-1917) contain documents and photographs related to Goodsprings, Nevada settlers John C. and Elizabeth Frederickson. Materials include bank statements, mining statements, personal correspondence, and college notes.
Archival Collection
UNLV University Libraries Collection on International Lotteries
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The UNLV University Libraries Collection on International Lotteries is comprised of lottery tickets, advertisements, prize breakdowns and drawing schedules from around the world, dating from 1714 to 1979. A bulk of the materials come from the United States and Europe and are from the 1800s to the 1900s.
Archival Collection
Mrs. E. W. Cragin Papers
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The collection dates from 1926 to 1957. It is comprised of newspaper clippings, correspondence, and memorabilia gathered by Mrs. E. W. Cragin, wife of former Las Vegas Mayor Ernie W. Cragin. The collection includes information about public relations activities of the former mayor and his wife including the christening of the cargo ship the Las Vegas Victory.
Archival Collection
Vegas World's slot machine auction: video
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Archival Collection
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Local news anchors discuss Vegas World auctioning off old slot machines on floor of casino; shows auction taking place inside Vegas World; discusses regulations around purchasing a machine from the auction. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
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Death of Christ "Chris" Karamanos: video
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Archival Collection
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Local news anchors reports on death of Christ "Chris" Karamanos' death; reports on his personal financial difficulties and ties to local Thunderbird Hotel, T.K. Christy's, and a catering company; Karamanos was also an NSHE Regent; clip includes details about finding the body and interviews with Mesquite police; short clip of Jerry Tarkanian. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
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Bob Stupak and Binion's Horseshoe $5,000 casino chip disagreement: video
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Archival Collection
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Local news segmeant discusses dispute between Bob Stupak and Binion's Horseshoe over $5,000 casino chip; said to go to the Gaming Control Board and not the court system; Stupak claims Binion's refused to cash his chip . Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
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Bob Stupak wins $1 million dollar Superbowl XXIII bet: video
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Archival Collection
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Southern California news anchors discuss Bob Stupak winning $1 million dollar bet on Superbowl XXIII; video shows Stupak celebrating win, answering reporter questions. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
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Unveiling of Bob Stupak's Stratosphere Tower plans: video
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Archival Collection
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Local news anchors report on Stupak's unveiling the $50 million proposal for Stratosphere Tower; interview clips with Stupak; view of tower rendering; FAA question around height of tower mentioned; Steve Miller answers questions about tower height; unveiling of rendering and announcement shown while anchors discuss the tower specifications; clips with airport officials on tower height; . Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
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"Street Talk" segment about Bob Stupak's possible removal from the Stratosphere and other gaming-related news: video
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Archival Collection
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Local news anchors discuss Bob Stupak possibly being ousted from the Stratosphere and pending Reno City Council appearance; discussion about the "Westside Underground News" publication and other gaming-related news. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
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