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Death of Christ "Chris" Karamanos: video, 1989 June 08

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

Local news anchors reports on death of Christ "Chris" Karamanos' death; reports on his personal financial difficulties and ties to local Thunderbird Hotel, T.K. Christy's, and a catering company; Karamanos was also an NSHE Regent; clip includes details about finding the body and interviews with Mesquite police; short clip of Jerry Tarkanian. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Archival Collection

Bob Stupak Professional Papers
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Collection Number: MS-01016
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 41

Archival Component

Photograph of the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1960s

Date

1960 to 1969

Description

Aerial view of the LV Downs racetrack, Landmark Casino, and the Las Vegas Convention Center in foreground. Transcribed from image, "The Thunderbird track was built by Joe Wells, who owned Thunderbird with Marion Hicks and Cliff Jones.' Norm Jansen, informant 11-6-84." Site Name: Las Vegas Convention Center; Landmark Hotel and Casino

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Fluff LeCoque oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02269

Abstract

Oral history interview with Fluff LeCoque conducted by Joyce Marshall on May 05, 1997 for the Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Las Vegas Women Oral History Project. LeCoque discusses the history of Las Vegas, Nevada’s entertainment industry. LeCoque recalls her dance experience in Las Vegas including work at the Thunderbird Hotel and Casino, and performing as a principal dancer for Arden-Fletcher Productions at the Desert Inn. LeCoque retired from dancing in 1970 but recalls being lured out of retirement by Donn Arden to become company manager of Jubilee at the new MGM Grand Hotel (later renamed Bally's). Finally, she talks about the economic, social, and political changes that occurred in Las Vegas after World War II.

Archival Collection

Vladimir (acrobat) suspended in front of Stardust marquee: video, 2006 May 24

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

Promotional video for "America's Air Show: Aviation Nation 2006". Video shows fast clips of various aircraft flying, world champion aerobatics, air racing, the USAF Thunderbirds, and others. Boyd Gaming appears under one segment, likely a sponsor for a part of the show. Three cuts of the same segment. Original media Betacam SP, 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 354

Archival Component

Bob Stupak interested in purchasing Moulin Rouge in Las Vegas, Nevada: video, 1999 May 25

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

Local news anchors discusses Stupak's latest interest in purchasing the Moulin Rouge in order to restore it; video clips show photographs of the Moulin Rouge and news anchors in front of the empty building; mentions his other ventures including Titanic resort and revamping the Thunderbird Hotel; history of Moulin Rouge and interior and exterior shots of building. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Archival Collection

Bob Stupak Professional Papers
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01016
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 42

Archival Component

Letter from E. W. Cragin (Las Vegas) to A. M. Folger (Las Vegas), August 24, 1948

Date

1948-08-24

Archival Collection

Description

Request from Las Vegas Mayor Cragin to extend company water mains down the Las Vegas Strip solely for fire protection.

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