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Charlie McLean oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02134

Abstract

Oral history interview with Charlie McLean conducted by Lisa Gioia-Acres on December 14, 2007 for the All That Jazz Oral History Project. McLean discusses making a living playing for the Ice Capades—traveling entertainment shows featuring theatrical ice skating performances—and in jazz bands after graduating from college. He also discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1960 and playing at hotels such as the Frontier, Desert Inn, Riviera, Sahara, and the Tropicana.

Archival Collection

Billing document for the Will Mastin Trio, Starring Sammy Davis, Jr.

Date

unspecified year in XXXX

Description

Press document from the William Morris Agency for the Will Mastin Trio, starring Sammy Davis, Jr. The document highlights the history of the group.

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Culinary Workers Union Local 226 Las Vegas, Nevada Photographs

Identifier

PH-00382

Abstract

The Culinary Workers Union Local 226 Las Vegas, Nevada Photographs document various activities of the Culinary Union, from the 1950s to 2006, with the bulk of the material documenting the 1990s. Prominently featured in the collection are various strikes, pickets, marches, parades, rallies, and demonstrations from the late 1980s to early 2000s. A large portion of these photographs documents the Frontier Strike of the 1990s. Also included are photographs of press conferences, political rallies, internal committee meetings, Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees (H.E.R.E.) conventions, and various social events. Materials contain photographic prints, photographic negatives, and a small number of slides.

Archival Collection

Mort Saiger riding a horse: photographic prints

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1949 (year approximate)

Description

Mort Saiger, the Casino Executive Host at the Hotel Last Frontier, riding a horse.

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