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Tony Scodwell oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02131

Abstract

Oral history interview with Tony Scodwell conducted by Lisa Gioia-Acres on September 29, 2008 for the All That Jazz Oral History Project. In this interview, Tony Scodwell discusses going to the Berklee School of Music, playing across the world, playing in Las Vegas, Nevada, and eventually settling down in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Gene Krupa, Louis Armstrong and James Stewart, circa 1954

Date

1954 (year approximate)

Description

Black and white photograph of Gene Krupa, Louis Armstrong and James (Jimmy) Stewart, all featured in the Universal-International Motion Picture, "The Glenn Miller Story." Associated Booking Corp. logo at lower right.

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Bar and lounge inside the Sands Hotel: photographs

Date

1961 to 1968

Description

Series VIII. Sands Hotel Interior and Exterior

Sands Hotel and Casino

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Montano, Mike C., 1937-

Mike was born in Hawaii to Filipino parents. He moved to the mainland with his family

when he was very young. Interestingly, Mike's parents had to apply for citizenship as Hawaii

was not yet part ot the United States. Growing up, Mike worked in the family grocery store in

the San Francisco area. Even though it was his father's dream that his sons would take on the

Person

Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, April 07, 1993

Date

1993-04-07

Description

Includes meeting agenda, minutes, and a KUNV radio program guide.

Text

Houghton Peterson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01476

Abstract

Oral history interview with Houghton Peterson conducted by Claytee D. White on May 20, 2010 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Peterson discusses playing the trombone in the United States Air Force jazz band, “Airmen of Note.” He also discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1962 and playing the trombone in various shows.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Dean Martin and Jack Palance in the Copa Room at the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, circa 1960s

Date

1960 to 1969

Archival Collection

Description

An image of Dean Martin standing on stage in the Copa Room at the Sands Hotel while actor Jack Palance stands by his front row table.

Image

Photograph of Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gormé, Las Vegas, 1963

Date

1963

Archival Collection

Description

An image of singers Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gormé performing in the Copa Room, the showroom at the Sands Hotel and Casino.

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Photograph of Louis Prima, Gia Maione, and Frank Sinatra, Las Vegas, December 1965

Date

1965-12

Archival Collection

Description

An image of Louis Prima (left), his wife, Gia Maione, and Frank Sinatra at the Sands Hotel and Casino.

Image

Photograph of Frank Ross and Mary and Norman Kaye, 1954-1960

Date

1954 to 1965

Archival Collection

Description

From left to right, a publicity photo of Frank Ross, Mary Kaye, and Norman Kaye. They were members of the Mary Kaye Trio and performed at the Last Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas begining in 1954.

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