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The Mint Hotel and Casino craps gaming guide, Las Vegas, Nevada: postcard

Date

1960 (year approximate) to 1980 (year approximate)

Description

From the Mint Hotel Photograph Collection (PH-00235) -- Printed on back of card, "The Mint Hotel-Casino Las Vegas, Nevada property of a wholly-owned Del E. Webb Subsidiary. THE MINT - Tallest building in Nevada and world famous for its FREE 'Behind The Scenes' public tours. The Mint boasts 300 luxurious rooms. The most romantic setting in Las Vegas is the Top O' The Mint cocktail lounge, dancing and Ambassador Room Steakhouse all accessible via the unique glass enclosed, scenic outside elevator. Near 'round-the-clock entertainment and the friendliest employees in town help make your visit to The Mint one you'll never forget. No wonder they call it the 'Biggest Sleeper in Las Vegas.'"

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The Mint Hotel and Casino, Roulette Gaming Guide, Las Vegas, Nevada: postcard

Date

1961

Description

The Mint Hotel Photograph Collection (PH-00235) -- Printed on back of card: "The Mint Hotel-Casino Las Vegas, Nevada property of a wholly-owned Del E. Webb Subsidiary. THE MINT - Tallest building in Nevada and world famous for its FREE "Behind The Scenes" public tours. The Mint boasts 300 luxurious rooms. The most romantic setting in Las Vegas is the Top O' The Mint cocktail lounge, dancing and Ambassador Room Steakhouse all accessible via the unique glass enclosed, scenic outside elevator. Near 'round-the-clock entertainment and the friendliest employees in town help make your visit to The Mint one you'll never forget. No wonder they call it the "Biggest Sleeper in Las Vegas." (copyright 1961)."

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Las Vegas News Bureau gaming B-roll: video, 1994 July 26

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

Local news segment reports on John Baysinger, a Utah resident, winning a $2.6 million jackpot. He played $4 on a Fabulous 50s slot machine and won while at the Stardust Hotel. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Archival Collection

Stardust Resort and Casino Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00515
Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 024

Archival Component

Oklahoma: photographs of the Sovereignty Symposium in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; photographs of Spilde, Tracy Burris (chairman of Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association), James Starr (vice chairman of Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association) on the Oklahoma State University campus; and photographs of Oklahoma Native American gaming facility and gas station with KFC franchise, 2000-2001

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Katherine A. Spilde Papers on Native American Gaming
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Collection Number: MS-00092
Collection Name: Katherine A. Spilde Papers on Native American Gaming
Box/Folder: Box 21

Archival Component

"Gambling in Minnesota -- Future Trends and Issues: Off-track Betting, Casinos, Riverboat Casino Games, Video Gaming, Sports Betting, Indian Reservation Gambling" at the Department of Professional Development, University of Minnesota, 1990

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Eugene Martin Christiansen Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00561
Collection Name: Eugene Martin Christiansen Papers
Box/Folder: Box 046

Archival Component

Architectural drawing of Riviera Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas), interiors of gaming room, September 10, 1954

Date

1954-09-10

Description

Elevations, sections, and plans for the interiors of the gaming room and general office for the construction of the Riviera Hotel and Casino from 1954. Drawn by H.G.H. Original medium: pencil on paper.
Site Name: Riviera Hotel and Casino
Address: 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Latest Drawing Revision: 1954-09-22

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Stardust Resort/Casino (Boyd Gaming Corporation) promotional commercial loop: video

Date

1999-07-23

Description

"Megabucks" promotional video with soundbites and video clips of various Megabucks winners. "Let it Ride" at the Stardust; "Cool Millions"; "Enter the Night", "Tres Lobos Restaurant", and "Tony Roma's". Loop plays a number of times. Original media Betacam SP, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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1991 Gaming Hall of Fame award ceremony: video, 1990 July 02

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

Jay Franklin Benjamin won a $5.7 million Megabucks slot machine jackpot at the Stardust while in town from Texas with his wife. All segments include interview with the winner, and his plans for how to use the money include purchasing a house in Las Vegas a car for his son. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Archival Collection

Stardust Resort and Casino Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00515
Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 048

Archival Component

Speech 'The Gaming Industry ..." (same speech as in folder #685, also given by Gov. Grant Sawyer) before the 4th Annual Gaming Conference and Workshop, Las Vegas Hilton, 1982 May 19

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Howard Cannon Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00002
Collection Name: Howard Cannon Papers
Box/Folder: Box 23 (Speeches)

Archival Component