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Photograph of Minsky's Burlesque showgirl Janet Schoolcraft at the Aladdin Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1972

Date

1972

Description

Dancer Janet Schoolcraft wearing a feathered basket-style skirted costume and headdress posing in front of a curtain. The Aladdin opened on April 1, 1966 and closed on November 25, 1997, and was imploded on 7:30pm, on April 27, 1998, except for the Aladdin Theatre to make way for the construction of an entirely new casino. The new Aladdin was scheduled to reopen on August 17, 2000, at 6:00 p.m. The opening was delayed while the Clark County building inspector completed its fire safety testing. Another delay was caused by last-minute repairs to the casino surveillance system. The new Aladdin finally opened the next day at 7:45 a.m. The casino was sold in bankruptcy on June 20, 2003 to a partnership of Planet Hollywood and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. Renovations were carried out in stages, allowing the resort to remain open throughout. The retail space formerly known as "The Desert Passage" was converted into the Hollywood-themed "Miracle Mile Shops" and the theatre formerly known as the "Aladdin Theatre" was converted into "The AXIS". After the casino was renovated, it was reopened as "Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino" on April 17, 2007. Site Name: Aladdin Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 3667 South Las Vegas Boulevard

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Photograph of Minsky's Burlesque showgirl Michi Otoma at the Aladdin Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1972

Date

1972

Description

Dancer Michi Otoma wearing a feathered basket-style skirted costume and headdress posing in front of a curtain. The Aladdin opened on April 1, 1966 and closed on November 25, 1997, and was imploded on 7:30pm, on April 27, 1998, except for the Aladdin Theatre to make way for the construction of an entirely new casino. The new Aladdin was scheduled to reopen on August 17, 2000, at 6:00 p.m. The opening was delayed while the Clark County building inspector completed its fire safety testing. Another delay was caused by last-minute repairs to the casino surveillance system. The new Aladdin finally opened the next day at 7:45 a.m. The casino was sold in bankruptcy on June 20, 2003 to a partnership of Planet Hollywood and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. Renovations were carried out in stages, allowing the resort to remain open throughout. The retail space formerly known as "The Desert Passage" was converted into the Hollywood-themed "Miracle Mile Shops" and the theatre formerly known as the "Aladdin Theatre" was converted into "The AXIS". After the casino was renovated, it was reopened as "Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino" on April 17, 2007. Site Name: Aladdin Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 3667 South Las Vegas Boulevard

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Stardust Resort and Casino's new advertising campaign using Western Pacific Airlines and a showgirl's photograph: video, 1996 September 07

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

Special news segment, "Newsmakers" with John Bonds who profiles Aki, the "Enter the Night" showgirl from the Stardust Hotel. Aki and John sit down and begin talking about costumes and the designs of various dresses throughout the show, and a benefit gala that recently took place. Aki discusses her career path, first in her home country of Holland, then Monte Carlo, Paris, and now Las Vegas, while clips of the "Enter the Night" show and Aki performing appear on screen. The two discuss the impact of the recent movie "Showgirls" and how it has negatively impacted the Las Vegas showgirls and how they are perceived. Aki shares her future plans, and shares she is currently studying law in Holland and taking acting lessons. 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 026

Archival Component

Costume design drawing, showgirl in purple long-sleeved top and bell-bottom pants, Las Vegas, 1968

Date

1968

Description

Costume Details: Showgirl in purple long-sleeved top, bare midriff, purple bell-bottom pants with white decoration, wide gold belt, white floral headpiece.
Show Name: Thoroughly Modern Minsky
Site Name: Thunderbird (resort)

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"Evening Magazine" TV segment on Las Vegas Showgirls: video, approximately 1985 to 1995

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

Stardust Line live from the Stardust Race and Sports Book. Hosts Arne Lang and Jay Richards discuss baseball, football, Del Mar Derby, and special guest Mel Greb (matchmaker) who talks about boxing. Original media Audiocassette.

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 358

Archival Component

Costume design drawing, orange and gold Roman-themed showgirl costume, Las Vegas, circa 1970s

Date

1970 to 1979

Archival Collection

Description

José Luis Viñas costume design. Color photograph of drawing.
Costume Details: Two-piece ancient Roman-themed showgirl costume, comprised of vertical lines of beads; halter-style top, long split skirt, beaded belt with hanging diamond-shaped gold ornaments; matching beaded armpieces with gold cuffs; gold sandals with diamond-shaped ornaments, gold laces criss-crossing up to the knees; gold earrings; gold shield-type headdress with black feathers and hanging orange beads.
Show Name: Casino de Paris
Site Name: Dunes (hotel and casino)

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Slide transparency of showgirls performing in a Donn Arden production, Las Vegas, circa 1960s to 1980s

Date

1960 to 1989

Archival Collection

Description

Performers during a scene from a Donn Arden production extravaganza

Image

Photograph of a Minsky's Burlesque showgirl backstage in the dressing room at the Aladdin Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1972

Date

1972

Description

A female dancer backstage in the dresssing area wearing a rhinestone bikini top, satin bikini bottom costume with a feathered headdress. A cabinet with other costume pieces is visible in the background. The Aladdin opened on April 1, 1966 and closed on November 25, 1997, and was imploded on 7:30pm, on April 27, 1998, except for the Aladdin Theatre to make way for the construction of an entirely new casino. The new Aladdin was scheduled to reopen on August 17, 2000, at 6:00 p.m. The opening was delayed while the Clark County building inspector completed its fire safety testing. Another delay was caused by last-minute repairs to the casino surveillance system. The new Aladdin finally opened the next day at 7:45 a.m. The casino was sold in bankruptcy on June 20, 2003 to a partnership of Planet Hollywood and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. Renovations were carried out in stages, allowing the resort to remain open throughout. The retail space formerly known as "The Desert Passage" was converted into the Hollywood-themed "Miracle Mile Shops" and the theatre formerly known as the "Aladdin Theatre" was converted into "The AXIS". After the casino was renovated, it was reopened as "Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino" on April 17, 2007. Site Name: Aladdin Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 3667 South Las Vegas Boulevard

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Costume design drawing, topless showgirl with a red, orange, and yellow feather cape, Las Vegas, June 5, 1980

Date

1980-06-05

Archival Collection

Description

Pete Menefee design. Transcribed from original drawing index: "16 dancing nudes (red, orange feathers)."
Costume Details: Topless showgirl in a jeweled g-string and a red, orange, and yellow feather headdress and cape.
Show Name: Jubilee!
Performance Name: Minstrel opening: Minstrel
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino

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Periodicals and clippings featuring reviews of shows and showgirls on the Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1957 to 1979

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Margo Mansergh Papers
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Collection Number: MS-01048
Collection Name: Margo Mansergh Papers
Box/Folder: Oversized Box 05

Archival Component