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Santo Savino oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Santo Savino conducted by Lisa Gioia-Acres on September 23, 2008 for the All That Jazz Oral History Project. In this interview, Santo Savino discusses his childhood, playing for the Air Force band, marrying his wife, and moving to California. He also discusses coming to Las Vegas, Nevada to play with a band in 1960, moving to Las Vegas, and working with a permanent band.
Archival Collection
People and places in Southern Nevada and other locations across the United States: photograph album and ephemera
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of a band and dancers, Beatty (Nev.), 1970s
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of Joe Andre with an unidentified orchestra, 1920s
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Archival Collection
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Carmon Meswarb oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Carmon Meswarb conducted by Judy Hammer on April 15, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Meswarb discusses working various odd jobs while playing trombone in a casino relief band. Meswarb describes the nightlife atmosphere, the history of entertainment in Las Vegas, Nevada, and playing for various celebrities. Most notably, Meswarb discusses playing for Elvis Presley.
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Griffin, Merv, 1925-2007
Mervyn Edward "Merv" Griffin, Jr. was an American television host, musician, singer, actor, and media mongul. He lived from July 06, 1925 - August 12, 2007.
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Sonny King's wedding: photographs
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Archival Collection
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Series XXII. Social Functions
Sands Hotel and Casino
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