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Donn Arden Photographs

Identifier

PH-00328

Abstract

The Donn Arden Photographs (approximately 1920-1989) contain photographs, negatives, and photographic slides of dancer and choreographer Donn Arden. The photographs primarily document Arden's life as a dancer and choreographer in Las Vegas, Nevada and in Paris, France, including performances at the Stardust Hotel, Desert Inn, and MGM Grand in Las Vegas and the Lido in Paris. The photographs also depict rehearsals, dancers, showgirls, Arden's friends and family, and performance locations.

Archival Collection

Corrine Sidney oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01697

Abstract

Oral history interview with Corrine Sidney conducted by Claytee D. White on June 05, 2007 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview Corrine Sidney discusses her life as an actress, moving to Las Vegas, Nevada to work as a showgirl at the Sands Hotel and Casino, moving back to Los Angeles, California, marrying George Sidney, and moving back to Las Vegas with George.

Archival Collection

Photographs of performers in "Lido de Paris," produced by Donn Arden at the Stardust Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1962-1963

Date

1962 to 1963

Archival Collection

Description

Eleven photographs of performers in "Lido de Paris," produced by Donn Arden at the Stardust Hotel in Las Vegas. Photos show showgirls and male dancers, performers in an "Arabian Nights"-themed production number; one photo shows a comic orchestra; one photo shows an ice skater.

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Minsky's Burlesque Records

Identifier

MS-00290

Abstract

Minsky's Burlesque Records (1922-1978) contain scripts, publicity, photographs, financial records, payroll records, sheet music, newspaper clippings, contracts, and correspondence. Also included are the personal papers of noted burlesque producer Harold Minsky, who was known for creating the "family burlesque" style of entertainment and for introducing the topless showgirl to Las Vegas, Nevada at the Dunes Hotel in 1957.

Archival Collection

Photograph of an oversized birthday cake replica in front of the Desert Inn, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 1951

Date

1951-04

Archival Collection

Description

A 30-foot high replica of a decorated birthday cake stands in front of the Desert Inn in Las Vegas, Nevada, in celebration of the first anniversary of the hotel's opening. A showgirl stands in front of the cake with a giant knife.

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Photographs of performers in "Lido de Paris," produced by Donn Arden at the Stardust Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1958-1959

Date

1958 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

Eleven photographs featuring performers in "Lido de Paris," produced by Donn Arden at the Stardust Hotel in Las Vegas. Four photographs show singers in Bavarian costume; four photographs show showgirls in a dance number; two photographs show a female-male dance routine; one photograph shows dancers in ancient Greek costume.

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