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Several local news segments from April to August 1997 covering the Stratosphere Tower's financial problems including filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the stock being delisted from the NASDAQ, and interviews with Stratosphere CEO and President Richard Schuetz. News segments also include coverage of financier Carl Icahn buying the Stratosphere and interviews with Bob Stupak discussing his plans to bail out the Stratosphere with a 100 million dollar loan. News coverage also includes updates on the High Roller roller coaster ride repairs and the one year anniversary of the Stratosphere Tower. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Includes a manuscript collection guide to the Edward Abbey Papers held at the University of Arizona Library, Special Collections, photo from the
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Ribbon cutting of the "Big Shot" ride atop the Stratosphere Tower with Bob Stupak and Lyle Berman present. The two then test the ride along with other casino employees and you hear reactions from those on the ride.
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Folder contains a letter to Professor Justin Smith from Professor Lorne Seidman about continuing legal education programs. From the University of Nevada, Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law Records (UA-00048).
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Local news anchors discuss the gaming industry as a growth area in the stock market; includes interview clips with Stephen Bollenbach of Hilton Hotels, Charles Mathewson, and Morris Symson. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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News anchor reports on an unidentified man who was wounded during a shooting outside Vegas World 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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