Julie Menard began her career as a showgirl in 1964, performing in the Folies Bergere at the Tropicana Hotel. Although she appeared in the show for only sixteen months, she offers an insider’s view of the early Las Vegas entertainment scene. She describes a period when showgirls were treated as local royalty and “the boys” wielded considerable influence. Menard’s narrative sheds light on the glamour and complexities of the showgirl. Her descriptions of physical characteristics of the job, the day to day work schedules, the expectations of physical beauty, as well as the stigma of her occupation outside of Las Vegas offer a fuller view of the job. Menard left Las Vegas in 1966 to pursue a film career in Europe but like many Las Vegas entertainers, she returned to make the desert city her home. Although her brief performing career failed to prepare her for future employment, she relishes her brief experience as a showgirl. Her narrative evokes the glamour, excitement and mystery of Las
A series of correspondence and photographs of the Los Angeles Times Dealers group who booked a dinner and show in the Copa Room at the Sands Hotel from July 12, 1965-July 16, 1965. The correspondence includes information about the person in charge of the booking, Dave Stevens, along with details on the date, time, cost, and menu of the dinner and show.
Howard Hughes taking off in the Lockheed 14 aircraft. Typed on a piece of paper attached to the image: "Howard Hughes' plane taking off from Union Air Terminal July 3, 1938, on first left of round-the-world flight. Released for personal use only. Not to be reprinted or employed commercially without the permission of the undersigned. L. A. Times New Bureau."
People on horseback sit and stand in front of Mizpah Garage, an automobile service station. The seventh person mounted from the left identified as Phyllis Henderson, and the other riders are unknown. Signs hanging from garage read "Authorized Distributor Standard Stations Inc. Mizpah Garage" and "Mizpah Garage." Street Address: North Main Street