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Photographs, 1959 to 1977
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
The Photographs series (1959-1977) consists primarily of aviation photographs. It includes photographs of a United States Air Force Thunderbirds air show; McCarran International Airport, including expansion construction and a Trans World Airline (TWA) jet with bomb damage stemming from a 1972 extortion plot; and assorted events and people, including former president Richard M. Nixon and professional golfer Jack Nicklaus.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Erle A. Taylor Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A
Archival Component
Fold-out booklet of Las Vegas Hotels and Casinos: postcards, image 004
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Death of Christ "Chris" Karamanos: video, 1989 June 08
Level of Description
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
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 41
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