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Women activists holding up signs, image 003: photographic print

Date

1987-12

Description

Solidarity Action in Hamburg Germany December 1987. In red, the sign says, "The atom test site in Nevada back to the western shoshone," in German.

Image

Photograph of performers at Circus Circus, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1970s

Date

1970 to 1979

Archival Collection

Description

Circus performers juggle while on unicycles, Circus Circus, Las Vegas, Nevada. Site Name: Circus Circus (Las Vegas, Nev.)

Image

Photographs and film transparencies of Jack , Caryl, and Michele Entratter at the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, February 28, 1964

Date

1964-02-28

Description

Jack Entratter with his daughters Caryl and Michele Entratter at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Site Name: Sands Hotel and Casino

Image

"Stardust Showgirl Takes to the Skies": video, 1994 December 05

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

Local news reports on a fatal plane crask during a simulated"dog fight". Wayne Pollack (NTSB Investigator) provided some information about the crash and status of the plane prior to crash. Interview with witness of the crash, and speculation about why the plane crashed is discussed. Footage of the crash site are shown, and information about the victim's families are also shared. Second segment discusses the identities of the two victims, and states the FAA is continuing the investigation. Third segment also reports on the identities of the victims, and state it is still under investigation. Desert Aces, the company, does not comment. Fourth segment speaks with co-owner of Desert Aces Paul Supchak. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Archival Collection

Stardust Resort and Casino Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00515
Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 033

Archival Component

Jack Cherry oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00179

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dr. Jack Cherry conducted by Lowell Christie on June 17, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Cherry discusses environmental change in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cherry also recalls experiencing an atomic bomb test.

Archival Collection

Draper, Helen Marguerite, 1926-2009

Helen Marguerite Draper (née Troester) was born April 26, 1926 in Midvale, Utah. Helen married Floyd L. Draper [pon August 29, 1947, and had two children: Lawrence and Paula.

Draper attended East High School and LDS Business College (now Ensign College) in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Draper was the paymaster for Reynolds Electric & Engineering Company (REECo) from 1954 to 1991.

Person

Ronshaugen, Stephen Craig

Stephen Craig Ronshaugen was born on March 22, 1948, in Minot, North Dakota. Stephen married Bonita on February 10, 1979, and they had two children: Matthew and Kristina.

Ronshaugen obtained a bachelor of arts degree from Minot State University. He also did some graduate work at the North Dakota State University.

Person

Farris Apartments mounted sign, Reno, Nevada

Date

2016 (year approximate) to 2020 (year approximate)

Description

View of the Farris Apartments sign during the day with unlit neon. The site used to be a motel.

1752 E 4th St, Reno, NV 89512


Image

Architectural drawing of the Hacienda (Las Vegas), placemat with rough sketches, after 1956

Date

1956 to 1960

Description

Hacienda placemat with some rough drawings of Hacienda renovations on the back.
Site Name: Hacienda
Address: 3590 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Image

Former location of the Berlin Wall: photographic print

Date

1989

Description

The photograph was taken at the site of where the Berlin Wall used to stand (it had recently come down). The image is looking toward East Berlin, Germany 1989.

Image