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Transcript of interview with Don Eckert by Robert A. Kamp, March 15, 1981
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On March 15, 1981, Robert A. Kamp interviewed Donald (Don) L. Eckert (born 1953 in Las Vegas, Nevada) about his experiences while living in Nevada. Eckert first explains the geographical boundaries of Las Vegas when he was first born and the types of recreation in which both youth and adults would take part. Eckert then discusses the Helldorado events and how they have changed over the years before describing how the University of Nevada, Las Vegas has changed as well. The interview then shifts to the topic of Eckert’s college major, hotel management, and then to a brief discussion about the MGM fire. Eckert also talks about horse racing in Las Vegas, changes in gaming, the Basic Magnesium plant, and the development of Mount Charleston. The interview concludes with Eckert’s thoughts on the legalization of gambling in other states and how that trend relates to the future of Las Vegas.
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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, December 9, 1992
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Photographs of Solidarity March on the Strip, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1991 December 05 (folder 1 of 3)
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Members of the Culinary Workers Union 226, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 1780, Teamsters of America Local 995, and International Union of Operating Engineers Local 501 AFL-CIO march on the Las Vegas Strip in solidarity on December 05, 1991. Images show people setting up for the march during the day and marching at night. Participants carry signs and banners, including "Conquering the Frontier," and are accompanied by floats. Culinary Union secretary-treasurer Jim Arnold and others make speeches from a platform decorated with posters. Multiple casinos can be seen in the background.Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike Site name: The Strip (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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