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Letter and envelope from John M. Bunker, Eldorado Canyon, Nevada to Mary Etta Syphus, Panaca, Nevada

Date

1891-06-27

Archival Collection

Description

From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter, an envelope, a typed transcription of the same letter, and a copy of original letter attached.

Text

Photograph of Howard Hughes and other men, circa 1938

Date

1938

Description

Howard Hughes (bottom row, fourth from the right) standing with a group of unidentified men possibly in Texas.

Image

Photograph of Jayne Mansfield and Jerry Lewis at the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, 1956

Date

1956

Archival Collection

Description

An image of comedian Jerry Lewis pulling actress Jayne Mansfield into the pool at the Sands Hotel during the hotel's fourth anniversary celebration. The man in the leopard print swimsuit is bodybuilder Mickey Hargitay, who would later marry Mansfield.

Image

Photograph of crowd watching drilling contest, Searchlight (Nev.), July 4, 1905

Date

1905-07-04

Description

Caption: Drilling contest, Searchlight, Nevada, 1905.

Image

Sister Rosemary Lynch joining hands with unidentified protestors: photographic print

Date

1980 (year approximate) to 2000 (year approximate)

Description

Protestors joining hands at the Nevada Test Site. Sister Rosemary Lynch is fourth from the left (blue jacket) circa 1980-1999.

Image

"Stardust Showgirl Takes to the Skies": video, 1994 December 05

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

Local news reports on a fatal plane crask during a simulated"dog fight". Wayne Pollack (NTSB Investigator) provided some information about the crash and status of the plane prior to crash. Interview with witness of the crash, and speculation about why the plane crashed is discussed. Footage of the crash site are shown, and information about the victim's families are also shared. Second segment discusses the identities of the two victims, and states the FAA is continuing the investigation. Third segment also reports on the identities of the victims, and state it is still under investigation. Desert Aces, the company, does not comment. Fourth segment speaks with co-owner of Desert Aces Paul Supchak. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Archival Collection

Stardust Resort and Casino Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00515
Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 033

Archival Component