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Christmas dinner menu, Sunday, December 25, 1966, The Sands

Date

1966-12-25

Description

Note: "Jack Entratter presents in the Copa Room Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme, Joe Guercio conducting; plus Richard Pryor." Photo of Lawrence and Gorme inside menu. Cover of menu is illustrated with triangles arranged to resemble the shape of a Christmas tree; alternate triangles feature a photograph of the Sands tower Restaurant: Copa Room Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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Circus Maximus, dinner menu

Date

1950 (year approximate) to 1980 (year approximate)

Description

Note: Pictured on the cover: Julie Andrews, Paul Anka, Johnny Carson, Sammy Davis, Jr., Tom Jones, Alan King, Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gormé, Shirley MacLaine, Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams Menu insert: Wine lists Restaurant: Circus Maximus Location: 3570 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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Transcript of interview with Frank Leone by Lisa Gioia-Acres, November 13, 2007

Date

2007-11-13

Description

Frank Leone was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. he bagan playing paino as a young child. Frank earned degrees in music and moved to Las Vegas in 1967. He played at various casinos, played with famous singers such as Frank Sinatra, Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme, and Elvis Presley, and he conducted the Berlin Synphony and the London Philharmonic. Frank was a board member and president of the Musicians Union.

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New Year's Eve 1966, menu, The Sands

Date

1965-12-31 to 1966-01-01

Description

Note: "New Years' Eve 1966"--cover. Cover has illustration of a grandfather clock with an inset photograph of the Sands tower. "Now appearing in the Copa Room! Jack Entratter presents Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme, Joe Guercio conducting; Richard Pryor." Inside of menus is autographed "to Archie" by Lawrence and Gorme. Photo of Lawrence and Gorme inside menu Restaurant: Copa Room Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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Circus Maximus, dinner menu;

Date

1950 (year approximate) to 1980 (year approximate)

Description

Note: Tri-fold menu; wine list included. Pictured on the cover: Julie Andrews, Paul Anka, Johnny Carson, Sammy Davis, Jr., Tom Jones, Alan King, Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gormé, Shirley MacLaine, Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams Menu insert: Wine lists Restaurant: Circus Maximus Location: 3750 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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The Copa Room, New Years Eve, 1966 December 31

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Archival Collection

UNLV University Libraries Menu Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00436
Collection Name: UNLV University Libraries Menu Collection
Box/Folder: Box 37

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Sands Hotel and Casino Copa Room bookmark, 1991

Date

1991

Description

A bookmark for the Copa Room at the Sands Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The front of the bookmark lists a schedule of guest appearances, including Four Tops, Marilyn McCoo, Debbie Gibson, Steve Lawrence, Eydie Gorme, Frank Sinatra, and Liza Minnelli, while the backside provides information for various eating establishments.

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Arnold Shaw Oral History Project on Las Vegas Entertainers

The Arnold Shaw Interviews document the early days of Las Vegas entertainment. Showcasing stars like Debbie Reynolds, Wayne Newton, Steve Lawrence and Edythe Gorme, Joe Williams, and Paul Anka, the collection contains memories from the era of elegance.

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