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Transcript of interview with Don Hayden by Steven Cohen, March 1, 1979

Date

1979-03-01

Description

On March 1, 1979, collector Steven Cohen interviewed school administrator, Don Hayden (born in Ogden, Utah) in his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview offers a historical overview of the education system in Nevada. Don also discusses gambling, the early atomic tests, the first hospitals built in Las Vegas, and offers his own personal account on home and family life in Nevada.

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pho036445-394

Date

1971-02-16

Archival Collection

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Harold McKay interview, March 13, 1981: transcript

Date

1981-03-13

Description

On March 13, 1981, Dana Jamerson interviewed Harold McKay (b. July 27th, 1903 in Dresden, Kansas) about his life as a teacher in Las Vegas, Nevada. McKay speaks about his education, his move from Chicago, Illinois to Las Vegas and how he began his career in education. McKay focuses on how and why he founded the Teacher’s Credit Union, his time working in administration and his business school, as well as the problems related to segregation and integration in the educational system. Lastly, he talks about the growth of the gaming and entertainment industry in Las Vegas, and his volunteer work with the Senior Citizen Center.

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UNLV Libraries Collection of Aztar Corporation Financial Reports and Press Materials

Identifier

MS-00989

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Aztar Corporation Financial Reports and Press Materials includes annual reports, financial reports, equity research reports, prospectus, press releases, market analysis, a company plan, and newspaper clippings for Aztar Corporation which was based in Phoenix, Arizona, dating from 1991 to 2006.

Archival Collection

Frank Williams Papers on Early Nevada

Identifier

MS-00053

Abstract

The Frank Williams Papers on Early Nevada (1892-1946) consists of manuscripts written for the most part by Frank Williams, an early resident of Southern Nevada. The collection includes Williams' autobiography as well as histories of Goodsprings, Potosi Mine, Mesquite Valley, and the Yellow Pine Mining districts. Finally, this collection contains reports and material reflecting Frank Williams' two terms as University Regent (1909-1912 and 1923-1942) at the University of Nevada, Reno, and his four terms in the Nevada State Assembly.

Archival Collection

Front of postcard

Date

1910 to 1919

Description

Front of the postcard depicts a man and woman playing poker.

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Photograph of Frank Sinatra dealing baccarat in the Sands Casino, Las Vegas, November 1959

Date

1959-11

Archival Collection

Description

Frank Sinatra dealing baccarat in the Sands Casino.

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Slide of the interior of an Indian casino, Michigan, circa 1960s-1970s

Date

1960 to 1979

Description

The interior of an Indian casino in Michigan.

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