Skip to main content

Search the Special Collections and Archives Portal

Search Results

Display    Results Per Page
Displaying results 74041 - 74050 of 831881

View of the Mint Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1971-03-09

Description

From the Mint Hotel Photograph Collection (PH-00235) -- Playing games at Las Vegas Mint, visitors to Del Webb's Mint Hotel in downtown Las Vegas are taught free the winning fundamentals of craps, roulette, and "21" in the Mint's unique gaming school. The 25 minute, full- color film presentation is designed to encourage participation by providing sufficient knowledge of the games. Here, students participate in "craps" after learning the fundamentals on film. "JUL 9 1969" stamp on back of photo.

Image

The Mint Hotel repair room, Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1960 (year approximate) to 1980 (year approximate)

Description

From the Mint Hotel Photograph Collection (PH-00235) -- The repair room in which the slot machines in the Mint Hotel in downtown Las Vegas are repaired on a 24 hour basis. This is another stop on the famous, "Behind the Scenes" tour offered free of charge by the Mint Hotel.

Image

Coin counting machine, Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1960 (year approximate) to 1980 (year approximate)

Description

From the Mint Hotel Photograph Collection (PH-00235) -- Millions of coins pass through this man's hands every day and are counted automatically by a huge machine, which is one of the unusual sights a person sees while taking the free "Behind the Scenes" tour offered by the Mint Hotel in downtown Las Vegas.

Image

The Mint Hotel Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1960 (year approximate) to 1980 (year approximate)

Description

From the Mint Hotel Photograph Collection (PH-00235) -- This security's "Eye in the sky" shows an unusual view from atop the Mint Hotel casino floor as seen through one-way glass used for security purposes by the Mint Hotel in downtown Las Vegas. Stamped on the back of the photograph is," Las Vegas News Bureau".

Image

A woman receiving a diploma, Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1971-03-09

Description

From The Mint Hotel Photograph Collection (PH-00235) -- A woman received a diploma along with other students. Diplomas are provided to students upon completion of the Mint Hotel's free course in the "Winning Fundamentals of Craps, Roulette, and '21' ". The 25-minute, full-color film presentation is designed to encourage participation by providing sufficient knowledge of the games. Stamped on the back of the photograph, "JUL 9 1969."

Image

Exterior of The Mint Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1960 (year approximate) to 1980 (year approximate)

Description

From the Mint Hotel Photograph Collection (PH-00235) -- Printed on back of card: "The Mint Hotel-Casino on famed Fremont Street, Downtown Las vegas. Famous world wide for its free public tours "BEHIND THE SCENES," scenic outside glass elevator and romantic Top O' The Mint steakhouse and dance lounge. Luxurious rooms honeycomb The Mint skyscraper - tallest building in Nevada and "Biggest Sleeper in Las Vegas"."

Image

The Mint Hotel and Casino craps gaming guide, Las Vegas, Nevada: postcard

Date

1960 (year approximate) to 1980 (year approximate)

Description

From the Mint Hotel Photograph Collection (PH-00235) -- Printed on back of card, "The Mint Hotel-Casino Las Vegas, Nevada property of a wholly-owned Del E. Webb Subsidiary. THE MINT - Tallest building in Nevada and world famous for its FREE 'Behind The Scenes' public tours. The Mint boasts 300 luxurious rooms. The most romantic setting in Las Vegas is the Top O' The Mint cocktail lounge, dancing and Ambassador Room Steakhouse all accessible via the unique glass enclosed, scenic outside elevator. Near 'round-the-clock entertainment and the friendliest employees in town help make your visit to The Mint one you'll never forget. No wonder they call it the 'Biggest Sleeper in Las Vegas.'"

Image

The Mint Hotel and Casino blackjack rules, Las Vegas, Nevada: postcard

Date

1962

Description

From the Mint Hotel Photograph Collection (PH-00235) -- Printed on back of card: "The Mint Hotel-Casino Las Vegas, Nevada property of a wholly-owned Del E. Webb Subsidiary. THE MINT - Tallest building in Nevada and world famous for its FREE "Behind The Scenes" public tours. The Mint boasts 300 luxurious rooms. The most romantic setting in Las Vegas is the Top O' The Mint cocktail lounge, dancing and Ambassador Room Steakhouse all accessible via the unique glass enclosed, scenic outside elevator. Near 'round-the-clock entertainment and the friendliest employees in town help make your visit to The Mint one you'll never forget. No wonder they call it the "Biggest Sleeper in Las Vegas." (Copyright 1962)."

Image

The Mint Hotel and Casino, Roulette Gaming Guide, Las Vegas, Nevada: postcard

Date

1961

Description

The Mint Hotel Photograph Collection (PH-00235) -- Printed on back of card: "The Mint Hotel-Casino Las Vegas, Nevada property of a wholly-owned Del E. Webb Subsidiary. THE MINT - Tallest building in Nevada and world famous for its FREE "Behind The Scenes" public tours. The Mint boasts 300 luxurious rooms. The most romantic setting in Las Vegas is the Top O' The Mint cocktail lounge, dancing and Ambassador Room Steakhouse all accessible via the unique glass enclosed, scenic outside elevator. Near 'round-the-clock entertainment and the friendliest employees in town help make your visit to The Mint one you'll never forget. No wonder they call it the "Biggest Sleeper in Las Vegas." (copyright 1961)."

Image

Exterior view of The Mint Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1960 (year approximate) to 1980 (year approximate)

Description

From the Mint Hotel Photograph Collection (PH-00235).

Image