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Marsh, Arno

Arno Marsh was born in 1928 and grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Both of his parents were musicians. Marsh moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1957. He signed on to play with Charlie Ventura at the Thunderbird Hotel and several other hotels on the Las Vegas Strip.

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Costume design drawing, nude showgirls in ruffled capes, Las Vegas, 1968

Date

1968

Description

Costume Details: Pencil sketches of nude showgirls in oversized ruffled capes trimmed with jewels; no. 1 shows front and back; no. 5 shows topless costume with collar, headdress and skirt with oversized ruffled bottom.
Show Name: Thoroughly Modern Minsky
Performance Name: Opening
Site Name: Thunderbird (resort)

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Transcript of interview with Rosina Goodwin by Bruce Eubank, March 15, 1978

Date

1978-03-15

Description

On March 15, 1978, Bruce Eubank interviewed Rosina Goodwin (born 1918 in Sweet Springs, Missouri) about her life in Las Vegas, Nevada. Goodwin first talks about her family background before discussing the Las Vegas Strip, the Stewart Ranch, and Twin Lakes. She also talks about schools, Boulder Dam, the atomic testing, and her work as a telephone operator. The latter part of the interview includes discussion on changes in Las Vegas, the Helldorado Parade, and changes in weather.

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Costume design drawing, topless showgirl with floral platter headdress, Las Vegas, 1968

Date

1968

Description

Costume Details: Sketch of topless showgirl holding oversized platter filled with purple, turquoise, yellow and green flowers over her head; oversized white hanging earrings; white bandana and netting over coiled braided hair with one braid hanging down.
Show Name: Thoroughly Modern Minsky
Site Name: Thunderbird (resort)

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Seagrave, Jim, 1939-

Jim Seagrave has worked in various gaming establishments in Las Vgeas, Nevada. Positions he has held include Publicity Director at the Frontier Hotel, Publicity Director for the Stardust Hotel, and Vice President of Advertising at The Orleans.

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