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Transcript of interview with Alma Whitney by Claytee D. White, March 3, 1996
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Archival Collection
Description
Interview with Alma Whitney conducted by Claytee D. White on March 3, 1996. Seeking better employment opportunities, Whitney moved to Las Vegas from Tallulah, Louisiana, at the age of sixteen. Whitney supported Westside churches and schools and was respected as supervisor in housekeeping at Desert Inn. Whitney provides information on the African American migration to Las Vegas during the 1940s, post-war race relations in Las Vegas, the daily work of hotel maids, and the Culinary Union.
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Photograph of Ruth Brown, Donald Lane, and D. D. Cotton at The Meadows Playhouse, circa 1970
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Archival Collection
Description
Black and white photograph of a scene staged at The Meadows Playhouse, featuring Ruth Brown, Donald Lane, and D. D. Cotton, circa 1970.
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Series 1: World Series of Poker, 1977-1989
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
Documents in this series include press releases and press kits, which announce the tournament and key players; proceedings, including buy-in rosters, event schedules, participation lists, and handwritten notes that document the day-by-day results of play; player's brochures, with finished designs as well as raw materials for these brochures; newspaper and magazine clippings; and display ads in both draft and finished form. Most years do not contain all different types of materials, while some years document specialty events such as the women's tournament, live telecast, or sports charity events.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Binion's Horseshoe Casino Records on Poker
Box/Folder: N/A
Archival Component
Celesta Lowe Papers
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Abstract
Celesta Lowe Papers (1943-1995) consist of clippings, published writings ("Echoes from the Archives" and "Southwestern Bookshelf" columns), correspondence, and photographs related to Southern Nevada
history. Also included are National League of American Pen Women and Pen Hens material.
Archival Collection
Outtakes and b-roll for MGM Promotional video: video, 1985 June 01
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
Numerous takes of Bill DeAngelis speeches for MGM business theatre presentation promotional video; DeAngelis stands infront of a car while men and women dance behind him and a dancer walks in front of him; camera operator audilble throughout. Second clip is various takes of Sally Mitling (?) reading promos for MGM Business Theatre. Third clip is Janet Ford reading the same promos for MGM Business Theatre. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: The Production Company Audiovisual Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component
Photograph of Fortnighters float in the Helldorado parade, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1934-1950
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Archival Collection
Description
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Irving Crowell as a child in Candelaria, Nevada: photographic print
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Archival Collection
Description
From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series III. Beatty, Nevada -- Subseries III.D. Crowell Family. The women in the photo are unidentified.
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Photograph of Helen J. Stewart in California, circa 1920s
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Archival Collection
Description
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Photograph of Helen J. Stewart, circa late 1800s
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Archival Collection
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