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Photographs of Lido production at the Stardust Hotel, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950s
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Photographs of Donn Arden's production "Lido de Paris," Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1962-1963
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Photographs of dancers in "Lido" production, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1962-1963
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Richard "Chick" Perkins oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Richard "Chick" Perkins conducted by an unidentified interviewer on February 5, 1974 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview Perkins responds to questions about the history of the city of Las Vegas, Nevada, the Pueblo de Grande archaelogical site, and the Lost City, Museum in Overton, Nevada. He provides a detailed response to questions about the indigenous peoples of the southern Nevada area, looking at their customs, culture, and perceptions regarding white settlement in the area.
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"Stardust Showgirl Takes to the Skies": video, 1994 December 05
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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.
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Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 033
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Jo Mueller oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Jo Mueller conducted by Claytee D. White on August 26, 2011 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Mueller discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada with her husband, Hal Mueller, in 1956 so he could work for the federal government as a meteorologist and was involved with nuclear testing. She also discusses raising their two children and her involvement in the Parent Teacher Association, Weight Watchers, and the League of Women Voters.
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Photograph of the News Building and Goldfield Hotel, Goldfield (Nev.), 1900-1920
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Goldfield Hotel (Goldfield, Nev.)
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Photograph of a man cutting pipes to length or prepping them for welding, Hoover Dam, circa 1931
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Photograph of construction workers outside of the Sahara Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa March 1963
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