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Bob Stupak attends fundraising dinner for Bill Clinton: video

Date

1997-11

Archival Collection

Description

The tape features footage of President Bill Clinton's 1997 campaign fundraiser at the home of Brian and Myra Greenspun. Footage shows Bob Stupak meeting and chatting with the President while having his photo taken. Phyllis McGuire meeting and talking with the President. Later, Stupak converses with Nevada Governor Bob Miller and first lady Sandy Miller. The President's remarks were partly recorded from the back of the room where the press core were allowed to be during part of the remarks. After the President's remarks, the footage shows many of the attendees leaving the tent, including Senator Harry Reid, Landra Reid, Phil Satre, Claudine Williams, Kitty Rodman, Brooke Shields, Dallas Huan, Senator Richard Bryan, Bonnie Bryan, and others. Tape shows views of the Greenspun house as well as the tent set up for the fundraising event. The footage is low quality and handheld, and is being captured by someone conversing and receiving directions from Stupak. 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.

Moving Image

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

The Cure goes on "Big Shot" ride, Energy conservation struggles, and financial struggles of Stratosphere: video

Date

1996-08-09 to 1996-08-16

Archival Collection

Description

Local news anchors discuss The Cure (band) visit to Las Vegas to perform at the Thomas & Mack, but they ride "The Big Shot" before performance; clip shows band before and after going on the ride; second segment is on power problems and blackouts in the Las Vegas Valley due to high demand from heat; clip shows anchor at Nevada Power Company; Stratosphere limits their power usage; third segment is on financial woes of Stratosphere construction and selling of shares; Lyle Berman and Bob Stupak power struggle is discussed 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.

Moving Image

Architectural drawing of additions to pavilion at Zion National Park, Utah, sections, January 11, 1926

Date

1925-12-12

Description

Sections of pavilion building at Zion National Park, Utah: merchandise and curio store (looking east); longitudinal section "A-A" through center of building; lecture and recreation hall (looking east); transverse section "B-B" through center of building (looking north); longitudinal section "C-C" trhough kitchen (looking east); transverse section "D-D" through lecture hall. Scales as shown. "Dr. by W.L. Hin." "As constructed. 15782-G. Sheet no. 7. Job no. 348. Date 12/12/25." "Recommended by D.R. Hull per T.C. Unit, Landscape Eng. N.P.S. Approved by Stephen T. Mather, Director, N.P.S." "Rev. 1/11/26."
Site Name: Zion National Park (Utah)

Latest Drawing Revision: 1926-01-11

Image

Blueprint map showing proposed new 12" well and pipe line changes at water springs, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1920

Date

1916 to 1925

Description

Stamped : 'Approved (Signed) A. Maguire, Assistant Chief Engineer.' In lower right corner: '6-W-74.' Some annotations written over in yellow; black dotted line added between forebay and final spring in the northwest. Scale [ca. 1:6,000] 1 in.=500 feet

Image

Sands Hotel & Casino (Las Vegas, Nev)

The Sands Hotel opened in Las Vegas, Nevada in December 1952. A controversial group of investors fronted by Texas gambler and oilman Jake Freedman and New York nightclub boss Jack Entratter built what was considered at the time one of the world’s most lavish hotels and a showcase Las Vegas resort. Freedman purchased the property itself for $15,000 and spent $600,000 on the construction. The Sands was designed by Googie California architect Wayne McAllister.

Corporate Body

Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, July 10, 1995

Date

1995-07-10

Description

Includes meeting agenda and minutes, along with additional information about committies. CSUN Session 25 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

Text

Brochure, Pioneer Trail of West Las Vegas community

Date

2006

Description

Brochure highlights and maps historic points of interest in West Las Vegas.

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