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Kenneth W. Fong oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00593

Abstract

Oral history interview with Kenneth W. Fong conducted by Lois Goodall on February 22, 2014 for the West Charleston Neighborhoods--an Oral History Project of Ward 1. Fong discusses growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada and being the son of two successful and philanthropic community members, Wing and Lilly Fong. Fong also discusses his father starting a grocery store and later in 1955, Fong’s Garden. He then discusses real estate development, Nevada State Bank development, as well as contributing to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Chinatown evolution.

Archival Collection

Washington's birthday menu, Sunday, February 22, 1903 at the Chittenden

Date

1903-02-22

Archival Collection

Description

Note: Portrait of George Washington on the cover Menu insert: Music Programs Restaurant: The Chittenden Location: Columbus, Ohio, United States

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Renee Christy on stage at Gay Pride: photographic print

Date

1998-04-25

Description

Gay Pride 1998 at Sunset Park. Photographer: Dennis McBride. Renee Christy with the microphone.

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Gipsy nightclub banner at Gay Pride: photographic print

Date

1998-04-25

Description

Gay Pride at Sunset Park, 1998. Photographer: Dennis McBride. Gipsy nightclub booth.

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Harrah’s Entertainment Corporate Archives

Identifier

MS-00460

Abstract

The Harrah’s Entertainment Corporate Archives (dating from 1811 to 2004 with the bulk of the materials dating from 1940 to 2000) contain the promotional and corporate files of Harrah’s Entertainment Inc. and its predecessors, as well as Bill Harrah’s personal papers and card game collection. The materials were compiled and developed as a corporate archive by Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.’s Corporate Communications Department. The collection is primarily comprised of casino and employee periodicals, reports, manuals, promotional files, ephemera, and newspaper articles that document Bill Harrah’s casinos in Reno, Nevada and Lake Tahoe as well as Harrah’s Inc., Holiday Inns, Inc., Holiday Corporation, the Promus Companies, and Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. Also included are photographs that document the construction of Harrah’s properties, business operations, the people who worked and performed at Harrah’s properties, and Bill Harrah’s automobile collection. The collection also contains Bill Harrah’s collection of playing cards and card games. Also included are photographs of the Harrah family.

Archival Collection

Flex nightclub float at Gay Pride: photographic print

Date

1999-05-08

Description

The third annual Gay Pride parade at Sunset Park, 1999. Photographer: Dennis McBride; Flex nightclub float.

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Freezone Nightclub booth at Gay Pride: photographic print

Date

1999-05-08

Description

Gay Pride 1999 at Sunset Park; Photographer: Dennis McBride. Freezone Nightclub booth at Sunset Park. (5-8-99)

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Rainbow flag flying at Gay Pride: photographic print

Date

1999-05-08

Description

Pride flag flown at the third annual Gay Pride parade at Sunset Park. Photographer: Dennis McBride. (5-8-99)

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People seated on benches at Gay Pride: photographic print

Date

1998-04-25

Description

Gay Pride 1998 at Sunset Park. Photographer: Dennis McBride. (4-25-98) Crowd seated at picnic tables.

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Zina Tago relaxing at Gay Pride: photographic print

Date

1998-04-25

Description

Gay Pride at Sunset Park, 1998. Photographer: Dennis McBride. Zina Tago. At Sunset Park, 4-25-98.

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