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Cohen, Burton M., 1923-2014
Burton Cohen (1923-2014) was a casino executive in Las Vegas, Nevada who held management positions at iconic Strip properties such as the Frontier, Desert Inn, Flamingo, Caesars Palace, Thunderbird, and Dunes. Cohen grew up in Miami, Florida where he graduated from the University of Florida. During World War II he served in the Army Air Corps and trained as a pilot. After returning to the United States he enrolled at the University of Miami and earned a law degree in 1948.
Person
Stanford Lee "Toby" Sitton II riding as a passenger on Helldorado Parade stagecoach: photograph
Date
1954 (year uncertain) to 1956 (year uncertain)
Archival Collection
Description
Helldorado Parade stagecoach from Last Frontier Hotel. Seated at right, next to driver, is Stanford Lee ("Toby") Sitton II. Driver and other passengers unidentified. (Image taken in the mid 1950s)
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Photograph of Frank Ross and Norman and Mary Kaye, 1954-1965
Date
1954 to 1965
Archival Collection
Description
From left to right, a publicity photo of Frank Ross, Mary Kaye, and Norman Kaye. They were members of the Mary Kaye Trio and performed at the Last Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas begining in 1954.
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Photograph of Frank Ross and Mary and Norman Kaye, 1954-1960
Date
1954 to 1965
Archival Collection
Description
From left to right, a publicity photo of Frank Ross, Mary Kaye, and Norman Kaye. They were members of the Mary Kaye Trio and performed at the Last Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas begining in 1954.
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Photograph of the Desert Love Buggy in the Helldorado parade, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1934-1950
Date
1934 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
People ride in and crowd around the Desert Love Buggy during the Helldorado Days festival parade. A sign on the vehicle reads: "Desert Love Buggy Las Vegas, Nevada. 'Still a frontier town.'"
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Photograph of the Desert Love Buggy in the Helldorado parade, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1934-1950
Date
1934 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
Three people pose in and near the Desert Love Buggy during the Helldorado Days festival parade. A sign on the vehicle reads: "Desert Love Buggy Las Vegas, Nevada. 'Still a frontier town.'"
Image
Photograph of Old Vegas grand opening, Las Vegas, 1980
Date
1980
Archival Collection
Description
Mrs. Mitchell, wife of Board Chairman Johnny Mitchell, cuts the ribbon at the back gate of the Frontier Fort, marking the grand opening of Old Vegas. Old Vegas President Bob Shelton looks on.
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