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Las Vegas skyline from north edge of town, North Las Vegas, Nevada, 2017 June 02
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: UNLV University Libraries Photographs of the Development of the Las Vegas Valley, Nevada
Box/Folder: N/A
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Photographs of Jim Arnold with other workers, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1990-2006 (folder 1 of 1)
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Arrangement note: Series III. Internal: Work
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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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Photograph of Regents, Las Vegas, 1950s - 1960s
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Church, Robert, 1974 April 17
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Frank Mitrani Photographs
Box/Folder: Box 10
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