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Photograph of gamblers at the 7th World Series of Poker, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1976
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Archival Collection
Description
Doyle Brunson, also known as "Texas Dolly," the bald man with dark-rimmed glasses seated at end of table, won $300,000 in this 7th World Series of Poker held at the Horseshoe Casino in Las Vegas. The photo shows "Texas Dolly" and other players playing poker while a large crowd watches them the background. Site Name: Horseshoe Club (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Photograph of Brunson playing poker, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1976
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Archival Collection
Description
Adrian Doyle Brunson plays poker at Binions (known as "Texas Dolly") and standing directly behind Texas Dolly is player Eric Drache, watching him play as he wins wins $300,000 at Binion's Horseshoe Casino's World Series of Poker. Site Name: Horseshoe Club (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Photograph of two men shaking hands at a poker tournament, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1976
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Archival Collection
Description
At the end of the table we can see another view of Doyle Brunson who won $300,000 in the Seventh World Series of Poker, Horseshoe Casino, Las Vegas. Standing in the white suit and hat is Crandall Addington shaking hands with another poker player at the table. Site Name: Horseshoe Club (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Photograph of men playing poker at World Series tournament, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1976
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Archival Collection
Description
A table of players in the Horseshoe Casino's Seventh World Series of Poker playing an intense game, thinking about their next move. Site Name: Horseshoe Club (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Family Series, 1860-1982
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Scope and Contents
The family series contains a variety of materials from 1860 through 1982. These materials include such items as Mayme Stocker’s autograph book from 1887, family letters, an 1860 Pennsylvania newspaper, several Daily Territorial Enterprise from 1896-97, and miscellaneous papers ranging from Harold Stocker’s 1911 report card to certificates of appreciation and inaugural invitations. The material in this portion is about the family’s history and about the family’s interests and activities.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Stocker Family Papers
Box/Folder: N/A
Archival Component
Political Series, 1939-1967
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
The political series consists of Harold Stocker’s Republican Party involvement from 1939 to 1967. These materials include party publications, newspaper clippings, state and local correspondence, and bank statements. The bulk of this material is from the early- to mid-1950s.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Stocker Family Papers
Box/Folder: N/A
Archival Component
Business and Legal Series, 1930-1977
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
The business and legal series consists mainly of Harold Stocker’s papers related to his southern Nevada businesses and covers the years from 1930 through 1977. The majority of these files pertain to the years 1950 through 1977. Most of these papers are deeds, leases, and such business agreements. There are also estate papers, civil suits, personal taxes, and Chief Hotel Court statements and room accounts.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Stocker Family Papers
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Archival Component
Oversized artifacts, 1974-1976
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Stocker Family Papers
Box/Folder: N/A
Archival Component
Autograph book, 1887-1895
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Stocker Family Papers
Box/Folder: Box 1
Archival Component
Easton Daily Express, March 9, 1860
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Stocker Family Papers
Box/Folder: Box 1
Archival Component