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Film transparency of Don Whalen, possibly Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1950

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

Portrait of Don Whalen, probably a high school student in Boulder City, Nevada, holding a basketball.

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Postcard of people playing jai lai, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1990s

Date

1990 to 1999

Archival Collection

Description

MGM Grand Hotel postcard. Panels show players of jai lai game as well as spectators and betters.

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Photograph of a riding group, Las Vegas (Nev), 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Description

Riding group poses for a photo at Boulderado (Taylor) Ranch (Kiel Ranch). Site Name: Kiel Ranch (North Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Set of photographs including Mintonette Singers, voter registrants, Golden Western advertisement, Mrs. Barnell and Fish, Doolittle Recreation Center, and archery class

Date

1966

Archival Collection

Description

Photographer's notations: Mintonette Singers, Voter Registrants '66, G. West Ad., Mrs. Barnell and Fish, Doolittle Rec. Center, Archery Class. Some photos from this set were previously online with the digital ID pho023788.

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New Years Eve firework celebration at the Stardust: video, 2003 February 25

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

Special "Global Noon Hour" segment on Las Vegas, specifically the Stardust Hotel. Begins with the host asking Jim Seagrave (Vice President of Operations) questions about the hotel/casino inside the casino. Seagrave gives some history to the hotel, and talks about how much it has grown and changed. He speaks about the "Lido" being the longest running show until it closed at 1991, and also discusses their location on the Strip being an exciting place to be at the moment with Steve Wynn's new project being constructed. They talk about about new features, including themed slot machines and million-dollar jackpots.The host then speaks with a Stardust dealer who walks through various games, including craps and blackjack. He speaks with a pit boss, who explains what they do and a bit about the Stardust player's club. They visit the Stardust Race and Sports Book, and discuss how it works and which sports are most popular. The next segment the host speaks with the general manager and hosts of William B's, a fine dining establishment. The host speaks with a waiter who has been with the restaurant since 1963, and he shares celebrities who have dined at the restaurant over the years. The final segment of the show takes a look inside some of the hotel's high-roller suites and the amenities that they include. 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 049

Archival Component

Fred and Maurine Wilson photographs (unidentified), image 38

Date

1860 to 1940

Description

Young man stands on field in a footlball uniform.

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