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Interior of the Ace Club, Tonopah, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1937 to 1943

Description

From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series VI. Tonopah, Nevada -- Subseries VI.F. Potts-Cirac Family. Louis Cirac, wearing the sweater, father of Jeanne Cirac Potts, is dealing roulette. The man to his right, ranking in chips, was named Palooka.

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UNLV Libraries Collection of Compton Dancer Consulting Promotional Reports

Identifier

MS-00164

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Compton Dancer Consulting reports (2002-2008) contains monthly promotional reports compiled for CDC Gaming by H. Scot Krause. The reports list a variety of promotions at Las Vegas, Nevada casinos including slot tournaments, bonus point redemption promotions, "double point days", service industry deals, and more.

Archival Collection

Transcript of interview with Charlotte M. Kelly by Terri Lynn Truesdell, April 4, 1976

Date

1976-04-04

Description

On April 4, 1976, Terri Lynn Truesdell interviewed real estate worker Charlotte M. Kelly (born July 18th, 1935 in Salt Lake City, Utah) in her home in Las Vegas, Nevada, about her memories of early Southern Nevada. The two discuss local history that Kelly had experienced as well as Kelly’s reasons for moving to Nevada. Kelly concludes the interview with a conversation on population growth and Nellis Air Force Base.

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Photograph of the El Morocco Club's slot machines in 1961, prior to seating being available to slot players

Date

1961

Archival Collection

Description

El Morocco Club's slot machines in 1961, prior to seating being available to slot players. Annotation: "1961, El Morocco 1961 slot machine players before seating was available to slot players".

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Excalibur Hotel and Casino, image 020: postcard

Date

1990 (year approximate) to 2000 (year approximate)

Description

Scenes of Excalibur Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas.

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Postcard of gamblers in the Hotel Riviera, Las Vegas (Nev.), 19505-1965

Date

1955 to 1965

Archival Collection

Description

Well-dressed gamblers crowd around tables in the Riviera Hotel. The postcard reads "Greetings from Las Vegas Nevada. Site Name: Riviera Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Photograph of Fremont Street lights, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1966-1980

Date

1966 to 1980

Archival Collection

Description

Famous neon lights, known as the "Glitter Gulch," of Fremont Street. The night view of this stretch of street showcases the Pioneer Club, the Golden Nugget, and the 4 Queens. The famous Vegas Vic neon sign is in the center of the postcard.

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UNLV Libraries Collection of Thunderbird Hotel and Casino Promotional and Publicity Materials

Identifier

MS-01133

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Thunderbird Hotel and Casino Promotional and Publicity Materials (approximately 1964-1973) consist of news releases, event programs, ephemera, and publicity materials for the Thunderbird Hotel and Casino.

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of El Cortez Hotel and Casino Promotional and Publicity Materials

Identifier

MS-01132

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of El Cortez Hotel and Casino Promotional and Publicity Materials (approximately 1960-1999) contain newspaper clippings, photocopies of clippings, artifacts, ephemera, and promotional material for the El Cortez Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Bill Friedman Professional Papers

Identifier

MS-00175

Abstract

The Bill Friedman Professional Papers (1974-1982) contain the corrected manuscripts with publisher’s annotations of the first and second editions of Bill Friedman's book Casino Management. The second edition contains an updated chapter on the casino industry in Atlantic City, New Jersey. There are also photocopies of drafts of both editions. Bill Friedman taught a casino management course at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Archival Collection