Barbara Tabach interviews Jewish Las Vegas residents at two seperate panel events held in the Goldfield Room in Lied Library on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus. Roundtable participants on January 31, 2016 are Lori Chenin-Frankl, Lizzie Fuchs, Nancy Katz, Bill Mason, and Daryl Morris. Participants on February 28, 2016 are David Cherry, Michelle Dahan, Cara Goodman, Jessica Hutchings, Heather Klein, and Marty Weinberg. Recorded by Vegas PBS.
Oral history roundtable video with members of Temple Sinai: Jack Kaufman, Meera Kagemai, Sue Rhodes, Amy Stein and Jeff Klein. The participants discuss the creation of Temple Sinai from the merger of Temple Beth Am and Adat Ari El Congregation, and their experiences serving on the board of directors of the temple.
Local evening news segments discussing the Stratosphere's first quarter profit loss, stock price plunge, and possible bankruptcy. News segments discusses the Stratosphere's advertising plans to increase traffic flow and gaming revenue and also includes interviews with tourists, gaming analyst Anthony Curtis, and Stratosphere CEO Lyle Berman. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
Channel 3 news segment discussing USA Capital Casino Index closed on the stock market and ending stock prices for different Las Vegas casinos including Stratosphere Corporation. News segment also talks about how Grand Casinos will enhance the credit of bond offer and increase their ownership of Strasphere Corporation. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
Channel 3 evening news segment special report about the High Roller and Big Shot amusement rides at the Stratosphere. News coverage includes shots of the rides, exterior shots of the Stratosphere, maintenance work on the High Roller, and interview with dancer Debbie Allen about her experience riding the High Roller. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
Channel 8 news segment about an investment seminar held at the Rio Casino and Hotel for stockholders and potential stockholders interested in buying shares of Stratosphere Tower stock. Footage includes interviews with Stratosphere interim president Richard Schuetz and stockholders. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
Local news channel anchors discuss Bob Stupak's sale of Vegas World and the Stratosphere to Lyle Berman/Grand Casinos amid financial troubles with the Stratosphere construction; Lyle Berman comments on the sale throughout the various clips. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
Ribbon cutting of the "Big Shot" ride atop the Stratosphere Tower with Bob Stupak and Lyle Berman present. The two then test the ride along with other casino employees and you hear reactions from those on the ride. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
Local news anchors discuss Grand Casinos seeking financial assistance and new marketing strategies for the Stratosphere Tower after $11 million dollars in financial losses after opening; exterior and interior views of the newly opened Stratosphere. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
Local news anchors discuss the Stratosphere's need to change gaming odds on roulette, craps, and blackjack, as well as open new games due to financial losses. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.