Each year the Sands Hotel held an anniversary party celebrating their opening in 1952. Included in this collection is the 1st party in 1953 through the 4th party in 1956. Continuing with the 6th party in 1958 through the 17th party in 1969, finishing with the 19th party in 1971. Included are photographs, invitations, and guest lists.
The Entertainer Series (1953-1968) consists primarily of head shots sent to or collected by the Sands. There are also photographs of groups and birthday parties of celebrities who were appearing at the hotel.
The Hotel Interior and Exterior (1961-1968) series contains photographs of bars and restaurants, room interiors, and convention facilities and displays. Also included are photographs of casino chips, magazine spreads, and building construction.
Jack Entratter traveled all over the country to find the perfect Copa Girls, though, he was partial to girls from Texas. Included in this series from 1952 to 1967 are applications, newspaper clippings, correspondence, promotional and rehearsal photographs and many photographs of the girls performing a variety of musical numbers on stage.
The Employees Series (1963-1979) contains photographs of individuals and groups of employees. Also included are photographs of various sports activities the employees engaged in while working at the Sands Hotel and special parties.
The Red Skelton Series (1948-1969) includes correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs of his art, programs, an honorary doctorate degree, and marquee photographs. While under contract with the Sands Hotel, Skelton toured the mid-west and Pennsylvania performing in State Fairs from 1961 through 1966.
The Louis Prima Series (1966-1968) contains correspondence, stage layouts, promotional material, negatives, and materials from a contract signing. Also included is the auditioning of Celebrity Girls, photographs of Prima performing on stage, and others performers in his band.
The tournaments conducted by the Sands Hotel from 1958 to 1969 included bridge, backgammon, dominos, and gin rummy. Contained in this series are correspondence, newspaper clippings, directories, expenses, photographs, and player guides. Also included are advertising, brochures, mailing lists, and tournament winner lists.
Angelita's Bread (1958-1961) was a century old recipe that was made by the nuns at St. Rose De Lima Hospital in Henderson, Nevada and given to patients. Al Freeman, Entertainment and Publicity Director at the Sands, was a patient there in 1957 and credited the bread for his recovery. He contacted Holsom Bakery and contracted them to produce the bread state wide. It was successful for a time, however, sales began to wane in the mid-1960s and Holsom did not renew their contract. The series includes correspondence, contracts, photographs, labels and designs, sales records, and newspaper clippings.