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Audio clip from interview with George Levine, April 16, 2015
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Archival Collection
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In this clip, George Levine discusses his experience serving as the Maitre d' at the Sands.
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Photograph of Leonard Moore and George Deverall in Las Vegas, Nevada, July 4, 1909
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Archival Collection
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Transcript of interview with George Levine by Barbara Tabach, April 16, 2015
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Archival Collection
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In this interview, George reflects upon his life in Las Vegas, particularly the period as ma?tre d? of the Sand?s Copa Room. Joined by his daughter - and former United States Democratic Congresswomen-Shelley Berkley, George shares stories of working in the gaming industry during this unique era, including those of Frank Sinatra and Wayne Newton. He also talks about his life as a professional gambler.
Born on February 28, 1925 in Sommerville, New Jersey, George Levine?s family moved to his childhood home, Manhattan?s Lower East Side, when he was six months old. George served on a United States Navy aircraft carrier for thirty months during World War II. After returning home, he met his first wife Estelle, with whom he had two daughters, and soon moved to Kiamesha Lake, New York to work at the Concord Resort Hotel. In 1963, George and his family moved to Las Vegas and took his first job at Mr. Sy?s Casino. Six months later he began waiting tables at the Sands Hotel and Casino. He worked his way up the ranks and was ma?tre d' from 1979 until the hotel closed in 1996.
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Set of photographs of George Ward's class, and traffic director
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Archival Collection
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Photographer's notations: George Ward's Class, Traffic director. Some photos from this set were previously online with the digital ID pho022071.
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Photograph of Chambers of Commerce, Cathedral George, Nevada, 1924
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of George A. Clifton and Mayme Stocker, Lynwood, California, June 04, 1921
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Archival Collection
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Plaza additions: by Richard George Wheeler, 1975 April 16
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This set includes drawings by Richard George Wheeler (architect), and Freeland/Bird and Associates (architect).
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Martin Stern Architectural Records
Box/Folder: Roll 191
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James Dunbar, Benny Figgins, and Pete George oral history interview
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Oral history interview with James Dunbar, Benny Figgins, and Pete George conducted by David G. Schwartz on July 19, 2016 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. The three interviewees describe their experiences working for Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada since its grand opening on August 06, 1966. George begins the interview by recalling his work in various positions including showroom custodian, showroom cocktail server, and banquet server. Figgins then describes his initial positions as a casino porter, convention porter, dishwasher, restaurant busser, and in 1972, his primary occupation as a dealer for table games. Dunbar explains working as a valet at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino while serving Caesars Palace executives during and after Caesars Palace's construction. The three interviewees then recall stories about notable casino executives and celebrities.
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Correspondence, Helen J. Stewart to Sadie George about the death of William and Edward Kiel
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Archival Collection
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