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Photograph of casino interior inside Stardust, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1974
Date
1973 to 1975
Archival Collection
Description
Another view of the casino in the Stardust Hotel. Table games are in the center of the picture, with people playing on slot machines off in the distance. The entrance to the casino from the outside is visible. Above the gambling area to the left reads a sign that says "Bar, Auditorium, Card Room." Off to the left, there is an area to make change. The color photograph was taken before the casino was renovated in the mid 1970s. Site Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Street Address: 3000 South Las Vegas Boulevard
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Transcript of interview with Myrtle Banks by George Williams, March 15, 1981
Date
1981-03-15
Archival Collection
Description
George Williams interviews Myrtle Banks (b. 1923) in her home while Lucille Bell is also present and occasionally provides additional commentary. They discuss African American history in Nevada, specifically in the context of job opportunities, relationships with whites, and the social and political changes that took place over time. Banks also discusses the riots of the 1960s, changes in crime rates and their effect on perception of safety, constructional increases and population growth, shopping and price changes on various products, and how gambling and entertainment defined Las Vegas.
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