Oral history interview with Priscilla Alexander conducted by Norman Vallata on 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Alexander was born in Southern California, and in approximately 1952 Alexander relocated to Nevada with her aunt and her uncle who worked in the gambling industry. During the interview Alexander discusses gambling ships in Southern California, early above-ground atomic testing, Nevada’s gambling industry, buffets in the early days on the Las Vegas Strip, and working for Howard Hughes.
Promtional video for Stardust slot tournaments. Opens on a large room filled with people playing slot machines. A man with a microphone interviews Tournament manager, Linda Gordon (?) about what makes Stardust tournaments so successful. Then, the host interviews some players who have won money by playing at the Stardust. ACtion shots of people pressing buttons while sitting at machines. The video then switches to promoting the banquet space, awarding winners from the tournament and showing a buffet. The host tells the viewer to call the hotel operator or go directly down to the tournament. In-room television then plays, showing the convention space, room service options, and more. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Stardust Resort and Casino Records
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Fremont Hotel and Casino promotional video opens with a song "Discover the Difference Downtown at the Fremont!" while showing guests walking around the hotel/casino interior. Then a male voiceover begins to describe the various amenities the hotel/casino has to offer, while showing footage of hotel guest rooms and casino gaming floor. The voiceover describes the membership club, the new race and sportsbook, and other gaming options like keno and bingo. Dining and entertainment options are explained while footage shows guests at a buffet, snack bar, dining at the Overland cafe, and the Hualapai fine dining restaurant. Includes many different shots of the building's neon signs, as well as many interior and exterior views of the Fremont. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Promotional video for the new and improved Stardust Resort and Casino which highlights new and improved amenities. The video focuses on the expanded check-in area, king sized rooms in the tower, renovated villa rooms, and a conference center with dedicated registration area and ballroom area, technologically advanced sound and lighting. The resort also offers many dining options, including the recent addition of Tres Lobos Restaurant, and enlargment of William B's, Tony Roma's, Ralph's Diner, Tucan Harry's 24-hour dining room, and the Warehouse Buffet. Recreation and entertainment options include two pools, spas, and poolside cocktail lounges. 24-hour gaming and "Enter the Night" offer many ways for guests to relax and unwind. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Collection Number: MS-00515 Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 047