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Beckley Family Papers
Identifier
Abstract
The Beckley Family Papers date from 1920 to 1961 and briefly document the lives of the Beckley family, who were pioneers in early Las Vegas, Nevada. The collection contains family correspondence and newspaper clippings mentioning the family members.
Archival Collection
Baker, James E.
James E. Baker was the director of FHA, state of nevada from the description of the photograph.
https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/74978463/
https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/149366789/
Person
Series 4: Clippings, 1975-1990
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
These files focus on Benny Binion and his family, primarily Ted and Jack. Other clippings deal with general operations of the Horseshoe Casino, including news items on new promotions introduced at the Horseshoe such as the stagecoach, bingo room and slot tournaments. In addition there is a significant file on Eric and Jane Drache, primarily Eric as he was former director of the WSOP and co-managed the Ten Deuce Poker Room at the Silverbird Casino with Doyle Brunson. There are also three albums containing clippings from 1986 and 1987; which chronicle the newspaper coverage of WSOP events and personalities.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Binion's Horseshoe Casino Records on Poker
Box/Folder: N/A
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