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Photograph of Keno lounge in Stardust, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1974

Date

1973 to 1975

Description

Keno Lounge in the Stardust Hotel, with gamblers sitting in chairs watching the electric game boards up ahead. Some people stand around the counter, but most people sit with their backs turned to the camera. To the left, it appears to be the entrance to a bar (See Image 0015 pho024179). 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 Mary E. Habbart by Pamela Larkins, July 15, 1975

Date

1975-07-15

Description

On July 15, 1975, Pamela Larkins interviewed Mary E. Habbart (born 1897 in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania) in her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two discuss Habbart’s personal family history and her family’s reasons for moving to Las Vegas. Habbart also describes social and economic changes to Las Vegas and her local dairy farm.

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Photograph of gamblers at the 7th World Series of Poker, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1976

Date

1976

Description

Doyle Brunson, also known as "Texas Dolly," the bald man with dark-rimmed glasses seated at end of table, won $300,000 in this 7th World Series of Poker held at the Horseshoe Casino in Las Vegas. The photo shows "Texas Dolly" and other players playing poker while a large crowd watches them the background. Site Name: Horseshoe Club (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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