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Patrick P. Keenan interview, February 28, 1977: transcript

Date

1977-02-28

Description

On February 28th, 1977, collector Clyde C. Caldwell interviewed Patrick P. Keenan (born January 24th, 1905 in New York) at his house in Henderson, Nevada. Mr. Keenan discusses Las Vegas and Henderson in the 1950s. He also speaks about working on the Strip and the changes he has seen in Las Vegas over time.

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Newspaper clippings about The Angelita Bread Foundation

Date

1957

Description

Series XIII. Tournaments

Mixed Content

MGM Mirage Records on Mandalay Resort Group

Identifier

MS-00511

Abstract

The MGM Mirage Records on Mandalay Resort Group consists of materials from Mandalay Resort Group’s office of public relations and community affairs records, which was closed after Mandalay’s corporate merger with MGM Mirage in 2005. The files, dating from 1968 to 2005, provide documentation of Mandalay Resort Group’s external affairs and internal operations. They contain subject files, photographs, negatives, slides, correspondence, VHS tapes, corporate publications, press releases, press kits, wholesale room agreements, hotel ephemera, employee newsletters, and press clippings. Of particular interest are files and photographs documenting the planning, development, construction, and opening of the Mandalay Resort Group properties.

Archival Collection

Transcript of interview with Phillip L. Cook by Richrad Strahan, March 3, 1977

Date

1977-03-03

Description

On March 3, 1977, Richard Strahan interviewed Phillip L. Cook (born 1939 in Las Vegas, Nevada) about his life in Southern Nevada. Cook first talks about his parents’ move to Nevada and then describes how the school system has changed over time. He then describes the first businesses that opened up in the Downtown and Strip areas in Las Vegas before discussing prostitution, Block 16, and recreational activities available to youth. Cook also talks about the first television sets and telephone systems made available, and he moves on to talk about the prices of things such as movies and haircuts when he was younger. The interview then moves to discussions on the Old Ranch, racial discrimination, school integration, the crime rate, and the school system in Las Vegas.

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Del Webb Corporation Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00313

Abstract

The Del Webb Corporation Photograph Collection (approximately 1957 to 1988) consists of black-and-white photographic prints, black-and-white oversize reprints, negatives, and color slides focusing on the Mint Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. Images depict the construction of a twenty-six story high-rise addition to the property, its grand opening and anniversary celebrations, the Mint 400 Off-Road race festivities, interior shots of the casino floor, restaurants and lounges, and a salon. Also included are exterior images of properties on Fremont Street considered to be competitors of the Mint, advertisements and billboards, and photographs of Del E. Webb and associates.

Archival Collection

Claudine Williams oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03386

Abstract

Oral history interview with Claudine Williams conducted by Joanne Goodwin on November 20, 1997 and November 09, 2005 for the Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Las Vegas Women Oral History Project. Goodwin begins the interview by discussing growing up in Shreveport, Louisiana, and how she supported her single mother. She goes on to describe her education and early jobs in restaurants and newsstands in Texas. Goodman then talks about meeting her husband, Shelby Williams, and how she became involved in the gaming industry, including her work with Benny Binion in Dallas, Texas and Jake Freidman in Houston, Texas. She describes moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1963, and how she and Shelby developed the Silver Slipper Casino, which was sold to Howard Hughes, and Holiday Casino, which eventually became Harrah's Hotel and Casino. Williams also speaks about her community involvement, including philanthropic efforts at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Film strip of Boulder City or Hoover Dam construction, image 011: photographic print

Date

1930 (year approximate) to 1939 (year approximate)

Description

This photograph has three images. The first one (0272_0049) shows the No.2 diversion tunnel with floor and side walls concreted during the Hoover Dam Project (Taken by Oakes). The inscription reads "Trucking mud to short hoist above that transfers the mud further in, reinforcing with re-bar where spillway 'intersects' diversion tunnel." The second one (0272_0050) reads, "Big Gamble - using 8 yd. Bucket, dumping mud in small face pour. Notice all that rebar. This is where the dam takes off from the powerhouse. Did this once too often - at a much higher elevation. Cable broke at tail tower, bucket no longer under control. Knocked out the panel and slide down the face of the dam and slowly came to a halt. The doors came open and dumped the mud. Lot of excitement at the pour. Someone noticed a small light down by the bucket. Investigating, they found a bell boy striking matches. He had ridden the bucket all the way down." The third image (0272_0051) reads "View of powerhouse. (x) shows where turbines will be installed." (Bureau of Reclamation photo)

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Back of postcard

Date

1907

Description

Back of the postcard addressed to the intended recipient named Donald O'Neill

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Back of postcard

Date

1906-08-03

Description

Back of the postcard addressed to the intended recipient named D.N. Wiese

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Back of postcard

Date

1919-04-08

Description

Back of the postcard shows a letter written to the intended recipient named J.W. Wilberding.

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