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Fluff LeCoque oral history interview
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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.
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Photograph of the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1960s
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Death of Christ "Chris" Karamanos: video, 1989 June 08
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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.
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Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 41
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Letter from E. W. Cragin (Las Vegas) to A. M. Folger (Las Vegas), August 24, 1948
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Request from Las Vegas Mayor Cragin to extend company water mains down the Las Vegas Strip solely for fire protection.
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Vladimir (acrobat) suspended in front of Stardust marquee: video, 2006 May 24
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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.
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Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 354
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Bob Stupak interested in purchasing Moulin Rouge in Las Vegas, Nevada: video, 1999 May 25
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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
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 42
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Hattie Canty oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Hattie Canty conducted by Claytee White on February 27 and June 17, 1998 for the Las Vegas Women Oral History Project. In this interview, Hattie Canty recalls moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in the late 1960s and working as a maid for the Thunderbird Hotel and Casino and later the Maxim Hotel and Casino. Canty discusses her tenure as the Culinary Union Local 226 President during which she faced several labor challenges and went to jail at least six times while striking. Hattie also recalls how she influenced contract negotiations for the downtown hotels, improved race relations among workers, involved more members in union operations, and implemented the Culinary Training School.
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