Local news segments on the Stardust's "old-time gambling museum" which houses a $3 million dollar collection put together by Boyd Gaming and part of a larger renovation. First segment interviews Ralph Purnell, Stardust General Manager, who explains why the museum was put together as a new attraction, comparing it to Imperial Palace's car collection. In the second segment, Sam Boyd is seen leading the first tour through the museum. A brief history is provided on gaming and gambling, while stills of early Las Vegas are shown. Purnell speaks again on why the museum was created. The third segment the interior of the museum and artifacts around the museum. Interview with E. J. Cummins talks about hiding these artifacts while it was illegal, and the reporter speaks with historians about various early gaming machines. 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
The Flamingo Hilton Hotel Records date from 1946 to 1983, with the bulk of the collection dating from 1968 to 1983 and contain promotional materials and administrative records of the Flamingo Hilton located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The collection primarily consists of materials related to the promotion of the Flamingo Hilton including advertising copy and plans, press releases, and meeting minutes. Also included are drawings and plans for neon signs for the casino.
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Lied Library Architectural Records (1965-2010) are comprised of drawings and documents created by the American architecture firms of Welles Pugsley Architects and Leo A Daly Architects, as well as their associated consultants, engineers, and other professional collaborators. This collection documents the design and construction of Lied Library at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). The materials feature both hand-drawn and computer generated architectural drawings, ranging from preliminary sketches and artist renderings to schematic drawings and construction documents.
Aladdin Hotel's Super Suite, Room 2740. Handwritten inscription on original: "Convention Area Aladdin Hotel." Site Name: Aladdin Hotel Address: 3667 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV
Space under construction, littered with debris and materials. Wires and pipes in the ceiling are exposed. This black and white photograph was taken during the renovation period of the hotel and casino. Site Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Street Address: 3000 South Las Vegas Boulevard
The Morgan Sweeney Photograph Collection (approximately 1922-1969) consists of black-and-white photographic prints of Boulder City, Nevada, and Lake Mead and Hoover Dam areas, located on the border between Arizona and Nevada. The images depict the interior, exterior, and construction stages of Hoover Dam (Boulder Dam). There is also an aerial photograph of Boulder City, Nevada.
Department of the Interior, United States Indian Service 1920 annual report of the conditions on the Moapa River Reservation. Section I includes reservation law and order. Section II includes reservation health. Section III includes the reservation school. Section IV includes reservation industries (infrastructure). Section V includes allotments and sales.
Construction workers stand down in holes showing exposed dirt, pipes, and machinery. Three men work in the hole and are all wearing hard hats. This black and white photograph was taken during the renovation period of the hotel and casino. Site Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Street Address: 3000 South Las Vegas Boulevard
Construction worker operating machinery in holes below exposed pipes. Three workers are visible, all wearing hard hats. There is a bucket and wheelbarrow nearby with building material inside. For a closer picture, see Image 0036 pho024193. This black and white photograph was taken during the renovation period of the hotel and casino. Site Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Street Address: 3000 South Las Vegas Boulevard