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Photograph of Howard Hughes and his crew at a parade, New York, July 15, 1938

Date

1938-07-15

Description

The black and white view of Howard Hughes and his crew at a parade after he completed his Round-The-World flight in New York.

Image

New Years Eve firework celebration at the Stardust: video, 2003 February 25

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

Special "Global Noon Hour" segment on Las Vegas, specifically the Stardust Hotel. Begins with the host asking Jim Seagrave (Vice President of Operations) questions about the hotel/casino inside the casino. Seagrave gives some history to the hotel, and talks about how much it has grown and changed. He speaks about the "Lido" being the longest running show until it closed at 1991, and also discusses their location on the Strip being an exciting place to be at the moment with Steve Wynn's new project being constructed. They talk about about new features, including themed slot machines and million-dollar jackpots.The host then speaks with a Stardust dealer who walks through various games, including craps and blackjack. He speaks with a pit boss, who explains what they do and a bit about the Stardust player's club. They visit the Stardust Race and Sports Book, and discuss how it works and which sports are most popular. The next segment the host speaks with the general manager and hosts of William B's, a fine dining establishment. The host speaks with a waiter who has been with the restaurant since 1963, and he shares celebrities who have dined at the restaurant over the years. The final segment of the show takes a look inside some of the hotel's high-roller suites and the amenities that they include. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Archival Collection

Stardust Resort and Casino Records
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Collection Number: MS-00515
Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 049

Archival Component

Photograph of Howard Hughes in City Hall, New York City, July 15, 1938

Date

1938-07-15

Description

Typed onto a piece of paper attached to the image: "New York Hails Hughes and His Companions, New York City - In the greatest reception since Lindbergh's, Howard Hughes and his four gallant companions paraded up Broadway July 15 almost smothered beneath New York's ticker tape accolade recognizing their record-smashing Round-The-World dash. This picture shows Hughes at City Hall as he paused only long enough for a glass of water. At right is his fellow Texan, Jesse Johes, chairman of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Credit Line (ACME) 7-15-38."

Image

Images of dancers rehearsing for "New Orleans" number: photocopies, 1967

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Jerry Jackson Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00573
Collection Name: Jerry Jackson Papers
Box/Folder: Box 01

Archival Component

Consolidated Mines Company, New Mill, Goldfield, Nevada, 1908

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Nevada Mining Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00361
Collection Name: Nevada Mining Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 09 (Restrictions apply)

Archival Component

New York City Pizza, menu, approximately 1961 to 1990

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

UNLV University Libraries Menu Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00436
Collection Name: UNLV University Libraries Menu Collection
Box/Folder: Box 35

Archival Component

Crown Room, New Year's Eve 1955, menu, 1955

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

UNLV University Libraries Menu Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00436
Collection Name: UNLV University Libraries Menu Collection
Box/Folder: Oversized Box 25

Archival Component

Happy New Year, program and menu, 1981 January 01

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

UNLV University Libraries Menu Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00436
Collection Name: UNLV University Libraries Menu Collection
Box/Folder: Box 37

Archival Component

The Copa Room, New Years Eve, 1971 December 31

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

UNLV University Libraries Menu Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00436
Collection Name: UNLV University Libraries Menu Collection
Box/Folder: Box 37

Archival Component

The New Otani Hotel and Garden, A Thousand Cranes, menu, 1980

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

UNLV University Libraries Menu Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00436
Collection Name: UNLV University Libraries Menu Collection
Box/Folder: Oversized Box 73

Archival Component