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Maude, Angus. Why is gambling?, Encounter 8(4), 1957 April

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UNLV Libraries Collection of Articles on Gaming and Las Vegas, Nevada Topics
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Collection Number: MS-00626
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Articles on Gaming and Las Vegas, Nevada Topics
Box/Folder: Box 03

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Oster, Steven L., "Parameters of undergraduate gambling", 1992 Fall

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Theses, Dissertations, and Honors Papers
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Collection Number: UA-00082
Collection Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Theses, Dissertations, and Honors Papers
Box/Folder: Box 082

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James, T. F. Gambling boom in America, Cosmopolitan, 1958 July

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File

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Articles on Gaming and Las Vegas, Nevada Topics
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Collection Number: MS-00626
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Articles on Gaming and Las Vegas, Nevada Topics
Box/Folder: Box 03

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Boyle, Courtney. Gambling, Quarterly Review, 1889 January

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File

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Articles on Gaming and Las Vegas, Nevada Topics
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Collection Number: MS-00626
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Articles on Gaming and Las Vegas, Nevada Topics
Box/Folder: Box 04

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Riviera Hotel & Casino Publicity Collection and Architectural Records

Identifier

MS-00647

Abstract

The Riviera Hotel & Casino Publicity Collection and Architectural Records (1950s-2015) are comprised of entertainment, publicity and marketing files, and architectural drawings from the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The records include publicity photographs and videotapes, press kits, and information about various entertainers who appeared at the Riviera,publicity, promotional material, and newspaper clippings about events, and publicity photographs of restaurant and club venues within the hotel. Also included is information about the Riviera's longest running shows, Splash, La Cage, and Crazy Girls.

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Postcard of teen boys smoking, drinking, and gambling, approximately 1900s-1980s

Date

1900 to 1989

Description

A postcard illustrating young men sitting on the floor playing poker with the title, "A Sunday School Class in the West". The caption on back reads, "This is a jolly group old time Cowboy friends. Sunday is a time of visiting on the western ranches, and the 'latch string' is always out for the strangers. These fellows are not disturbers of the peace as might be inferred from the photograph".

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The Rio Hotel and Casino: postcards

Date

1997 to 2001

Description

Postcards of Rio Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas - interior and exterior views. (1997-2001)

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Castaways Hotel and Casino Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00270

Abstract

The Castaways Hotel and Casino Photograph Collection, approximately 1963 to 1987, consists of black-and-white and color photographic prints and negatives. Images depict the exterior of the entrance to the property, the mega-pylon sign, the pool area, and the “Gateway to Luck” replica temple in the courtyard area. The interior images depict various hotel rooms and suites, a couple dining, and a performance by Rusty Isabel, an entertainer in the Kon Tiki Lounge inside the property.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Paiutes/Skoshones gambling game, Pahrump Valley, Nevada, circa 1880-1910

Date

1880 to 1910

Archival Collection

Description

Paiutes/Skoshones playing a gambling game in Pahrump Valley, Nevada.

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UNLV Libraries Collection of Landmark Hotel and Casino Promotional and Press Materials

Identifier

MS-00946

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Landmark Hotel and Casino Promotional and Press Materials includes newspaper clippings and promotional materials for the Landmark Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, dating from 1971-1995.

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