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Photograph of Stardust lights, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1960-1965

Date

1960 to 1965

Description

Stardust Hotel lights and marquee at night. Cars are parked in front of the hotel. The sign reads: "Stardust Presents: World's Greatest Floor Show! Lido De Paris Revue of 1960 - All New Ca C'est L'amour - Adults Only - 70 Stars! Amazing Sets! Gorgeous Girls!" and "The Tony Pastor Revue, Happy Jesters, The Kim Sisters, Tony Martinez, Audre Cooper - In The Lounge" Site Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Street Address: 3000 South Las Vegas Boulevard

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Vernon G. Stockall oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01771

Abstract

Oral history interview with Vernon G. Stockall conducted by Stephanie Aylward on February 11, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Stockall discusses arriving to Pioche, Nevada in 1935 as a miner. Stockall then describes the early aboveground atomic tests that were done at the Nevada Test Site. Stockall later shares his thoughts on the growth of gaming in Las Vegas, Nevada. Stockall also recalls the growth of Boulder City, Nevada and the construction of Boulder (Hoover) Dam.

Archival Collection

Audio recording clip from the third interview with Senator Joe Neal by Claytee D. White, March 6, 2006

Date

2006-03-06

Description

Part of an interview with Senator Joe Neal by Claytee White on March 6, 2006. Neal discusses the cost of tourism posed by the gaming industry in Nevada and compares the low taxes on gaming profits to higher gaming taxes elsewhere.

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Barbara Millington interview, March 2, 1980: transcript

Date

1980-03-02

Description

On March 2, 1980, collector David Mowrey interviewed Barbara Millington (born July 3rd, 1937 in Oak Creek, Colorado) at her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this interview, Mrs. Millington discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada with her family and working various jobs including at Vegas Village and becoming a bookkeeper at a construction firm. She also speaks about the changes she has seen in Las Vegas, such as how casinos were when she first came here compared to how they are now. She ends the interview talking about the need for Las Vegas to find industry outside of gaming. She discusses the need for young people to come back after going away to college to improve the city.

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Transcript of interview with Lawrence Hadland by Lorraine Owens, February 2, 1979

Date

1979-02-02

Description

On February 2, 1979, collector Lorraine Owens interviewed nurseryman, Lawrence Hadland (born November 16th, 1919 in Long Island, New York) in his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers the life and times of “Nurseryman Hadland,” and offers insights into local business, family life, jobs, and the overall community of Las Vegas. He also discusses the military and the local airport.

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Gibson, Walter B. (Walter Brown), 1897-1985

Walter B. Gibson was an American author and professional magician. He was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania on September 12, 1897. He wrote over a hundred books on magic, true crime, and games. He was a ghost writer for Sidney H. Radner, Harry Houdini, and Harry Blackstone, Sr. Gibson was most famous for his success with the pulp fiction character The Shadow, featured in comic books, magazines, and radio shows. Gibson died in Kingston, New York on December 6, 1985.

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"I Don't Mind Being All Alone (When I'm All Alone With You)" by Clarence Gaskill, Jimmy McHugh, and Irving MIlls, 1926

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Item

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Gambling Related Sheet Music
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Collection Number: MS-01100
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Gambling Related Sheet Music
Box/Folder: Oversized Box 01

Archival Component

Morgan H. Mills interview, March 26, 1981: transcript

Date

1981-03-26

Description

On March 26, 1981, Matthew A. Carr interviewed Morgan Mills (b. July 27, 1914 in Grand Junction, Colorado) about his life in Boulder City, Nevada and his work at the Boulder (Hoover) Dam site. Mills speaks primarily about his time working on the dam as a mechanic with the United States Bureau of Reclamation, as a tourist guide with the Boulder City Tourist Bureau and as a musician in local bands. Moreover, Mills speaks about attending the University of Nevada, Reno and playing music there. Lastly, he talks about the Great Depression, how it affected Las Vegas and Boulder City, the development of different infrastructure and the speakeasies in Boulder City during the Prohibition era.

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Transcript of interview with Joan Johnson by Kim Geary, March 25, 1978

Date

1978-03-25

Description

On March 25, 1978, Kim Geary interviewed Joan Johnson (born 1911 in Oklahoma) in her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two discuss Joan Johnson’s personal history and her reasons for originally moving to Las Vegas. Johnson recalls early Las Vegas entertainment, as well as the development of businesses and their unions.

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Richard W. Bunker Interview, July 18, 2017, July 21, 2017, and September 28. 2017: transcript

Date

2017-07-18
2017-07-21
2017-09-28

Description

Fourth-generation Nevadan, Las Vegas native, and great grandson of Mormon pioneer Edward Bunker, Richard W. Bunker knows Southern Nevada as few others do. For example, when Richard Bunker speaks of water, he talks about his father's family leaving their home after the completion of Hoover Dam because their little town of St. Thomas was submerged in the rising waters of Lake Mead; he recalls swimming at the Old Ranch pool, the Springs, and the Mermaid pool; he shares stories of hiring Pat Mulroy, mentoring her, and encouraging her to apply to lead the Las Vegas Valley Water District; he mentions the Dunes and its two fresh-water wells, the Sanitation District and wastewater treatment. Few others have actively shaped Southern Nevada as Richard Bunker has through his lengthy career as a lobbyist (1973–2000); assistant manager for City of Las Vegas (1973–77); Clark County Manager (1977–79); member and Chair of the Nevada Gaming Control Board (1980–1982); executive director (1988-1990) and

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