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Dancers in "Kanpai," image 004: photographic print

Date

1974

Description

"Kanpai" dancers in Harrah's Reno in 1974, the show was produced by Matt Gregory.

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Dancers in "Kanpai," image 011: photographic print

Date

1974

Description

Performers wielding swords in "Kanpai," Japanese revue at Harrah's Reno in 1974.

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Richard E. Schroeder oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01646

Abstract

Oral history interview with Richard E. Schroeder conducted by Richard Harrah on February 26, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Schroeder discusses arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1951 to work as a carpenter for the Desert Inn. Schroeder then describes changes in Las Vegas, gambling, and the development of the Las Vegas Strip. Lastly, he discusses the history of some of the hotels and casinos on Fremont Street.

Archival Collection

Liz Elliot Lieberman Papers

Identifier

MS-00827

Abstract

The Liz Elliott Lieberman Papers are comprised of materials from approximately 1970 to 1989 documenting Lieberman's career as a dancer in Reno and Las Vegas, Nevada performing in shows such as Hello, Hollywood, Hello at the MGM Grand Reno, Zing at Harrah's Reno, and EFX at the MGM Grand Las Vegas. The collection includes a scrapbook, newspaper clippings, and ephemera documenting her work in Hello, Hollywood Hello. Other materials include newspaper clippings, ephemera, and photographs from Zing and EFX.

Archival Collection

Billboard from "Feminine Touch," image 002: photographic print

Date

1972

Description

Billboard advertising "Fancy That," a Matt Gregory Production, Harrah's Reno in 1972.

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Slide of interior of an unknown casino, Arizona, circa 1990s-2000s

Date

1990 to 2009

Description

Arizona casino - interior Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino, Maricopa, Arizona.

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