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Collins, Peter, "Politics, Gambling, and Vice: Introduction to Gambling", lecture, 2008

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File

Archival Collection

Peter Collins Papers on International Gaming
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Collection Number: MS-00785
Collection Name: Peter Collins Papers on International Gaming
Box/Folder: Box 07

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Gaming research files, 1950 to 1987

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Series

Scope and Contents

The gaming research files (1950-1987) contain newspaper clippings, correspondence, brochures, bulletins, articles, and chapters for one of Clark's books on gaming. There are also note cards of gambling terms used in the casino industry, gambling guides, and information on a lexicon of gaming and gambling.

Archival Collection

Thomas Clark Professional Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00307
Collection Name: Thomas Clark Professional Papers
Box/Folder: N/A

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Charter Hospital of Las Vegas, Nevada Records on Problem Gambling

Identifier

MS-00320

Abstract

The Charter Hospital of Las Vegas, Nevada Records on Problem Gambling are comprised of various professional papers, reports, articles, and documents related to compulsive gambling and pathological gambling dating from 1968 to 1987. The focus of the records is compulsive gambling, therapy and treatments, and Gambler's Anonymous. Many of the papers included are copies of articles and conference papers about problem gaming.

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Oasis Casino craps gaming guide: postcard

Date

1976 (year approximate) to 2010 (year approximate)

Description

Oasis Casino, "Craps gaming guide."

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Stone, Theresa, "Gambling for Entertainment or Gambling for Trouble" booklet, 1996 May

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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 72

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Stutfield, G. H. Modern Gambling and Gambling Laws, Nineteenth Century, 1889 November

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File

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Articles on Gaming and Las Vegas, Nevada Topics
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Collection Number: MS-00626
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Articles on Gaming and Las Vegas, Nevada Topics
Box/Folder: Box 04

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Aikaterine Vervilos Collection on Public Policy and Gaming Markets

Identifier

MS-00554

Abstract

The Aikaterine Vervilos Collection on Public Policy and Gaming (1962-2001) consists of materials collected by Aikaterine Vervilos, an Arizona attorney, for her University of Nevada, Reno master's thesis, "Public Policy and the New Casino Gaming Markets." The collection contains reports on gambling law and horse racing, legal proceedings, and studies related to horse racing, simulcast and off-track betting, peri-mutual gaming, Native American gaming in the United States.

Archival Collection

Julian Taber Collection on Gambling Addiction

Identifier

MS-00578

Abstract

The Julian Taber Collection on Gambling Addiction (1977-1988) includes papers, proposals, internal reports, memoranda, and newspaper articles chronicling the work of Julian Taber, an early specialist in the field of gambling addiction. The majority of the collection relates to Taber’s work and pilot programs at the Brecksville Veterans Administration (VA) Hospital in Brecksville, Ohio, with select materials pertaining to an alcohol dependency treatment program he coordinated at the VA hospital in Reno, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Books, guides, and magazines about gambling and gambling chips

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Harvey's Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00475
Collection Name: Harvey's Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

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Postcard of gambling painting by A. A. Lesrel, Baltimore (Md.), 1907

Date

1907

Description

A postcard illustrating a group of men playing poker with the caption, "A Game of Cards by A. A. Lesrel in the Collection of Haussner's Restaurant, famous for fine food and fine art". A map with directions to Haussner's Restaurant is on back.

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