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Letter from A. M. Folger (Las Vegas) to Frank Strong, May 27, 1948

Date

1948-05-27

Archival Collection

Description

Discussion of the issues involved with selling water to properties located outside of the Las Vegas city limits.

Text

Robbins E. Cahill oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00313

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robbins E. Cahill conducted by Mary Ellen Glass on February 17, 1977 for the University of Nevada, Reno. Cahill discusses many of the leading owners of gaming establishments in Las Vegas, Nevada, the development of the gaming industry in Las Vegas, and the inside story of the Thunderbird case. Cahill talks about the Great Depression of the 1930’s, his work in state politics, Clark County administration, and the Nevada Resort Association.

Archival Collection

Set of photographs including hoola hoops winners, Halloween party at Doolittle, Elder and Sis Hall, Winfrey's class at Matt Kelley, basketball tournament winners, Thomas' open house party, and Mingard football team

Date

1968

Archival Collection

Description

Photographer's notations: #II-1 11-68, Hoola hoops winners at Thunderbird, Playschool Halloween party at Doolittle, Elder & Sis Hall, Winfrey's class at MK, Doolittle basketball tournament winners, Thomas's open house party, Football teem- Mingard [?].

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Nancy Austin for the show "Bottoms Up," image 002: photographic print

Date

1967

Description

Comedienne Nancy Austin on the left, at the "Bottoms Up" revue, Thunderbird Hotel in 1967.

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Dancers for the "Mob Squad Marmalade," image 008: photographic print

Date

1968

Description

Musicians and dancer in "Mod Squad Marmalade" at Thunderbird Hotel or Hotel Sahara in 1968.

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