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Letter from Barbara Christensen (New York) to Al Freeman (Las Vegas), June 12, 1968

Date

1968-06-12

Description

A letter from Barbara Christensen, the manager for Press & Public Information for Epic Records in New York, to Al Freeman, the Sands Hotel Director of Publicity in Las Vegas, Nevada. The letter outlines the upcoming Epic Records, National Sales Convention, June 17-19, 1968, including information about the various musical artists that were performing.

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Biography of David Houston written by Epic Records (New York), June 17-19, 1968

Date

1968-06-12

Description

A biography of musician David Houston written by Epic Records in New York and given to the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada for the Epic Records National Sales Convention. This three-page biography examines Houston's early start at the age of twelve when he stared on the famed radio program ""Louisiana Hayride"" to a list of his current country music hit sincles and albums.

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UNLV Libraries Collection on the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe

Identifier

MS-00961

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection on the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe (approximately 1974-1990) contain oral history transcripts of Paiute community members from approximately 1974 to 1977 and reproductions of Bureau of Indian Affairs correspondence, legal documents, annual reports, and census information regarding the area formerly known as the Las Vegas Indian Colony located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The documents contain information about the original transfer of property ownership from Helen J. Stewart to the United States, who acted on behalf of the Paiute people in 1911, the establishment of the original site location, and annual reports which include a narrative about the community, census information, and health reports of the population living in the area. The collection contains no original documents.

Archival Collection

Report by the Freeman Company publicist regarding the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, circa October 18, 1953- October 18, 1959

Date

1953 to 1959

Description

A report by the Freeman Company publicists regarding the entertainment at the Sands Hotel and the hotel's history in Las Vegas, Nevada. Site Name: Sands Hotel and Casino

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Biography of Sly and the Family Stone written by Epic Records (New York), June 17-19, 1968

Date

1968-06-12

Description

A biography of the musical group Sly and the Family Stone written by Epic Records in New York and given to the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada for the Epic Records National Sales Convention. The seven-page biography lists all of the members in the group, and provides a small bio on each member; including information on their individual musical accomplishments.

Mixed Content

Construction continues on the Sphere Las Vegas, looking west in Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2020-02-12

Description

Photographed as part of the UNLV Special Collections and Archives' Building Las Vegas collecting initiative started in 2016. This photo is part of a series documenting the construction of the Madison Square Garden (MSG) Sphere at the Venetian Resort, also know as Sphere Las Vegas.

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A work zone sign with spilled paint at the Sphere Las Vegas construction site, looking west in Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2020-02-12

Description

Photographed as part of the UNLV Special Collections and Archives' Building Las Vegas collecting initiative started in 2016. This photo is part of a series documenting the construction of the Madison Square Garden (MSG) Sphere at the Venetian Resort, also know as Sphere Las Vegas.

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Cranes at the Sphere Las Vegas construction site, looking north in Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2020-02-12

Description

Photographed as part of the UNLV Special Collections and Archives' Building Las Vegas collecting initiative started in 2016. This photo is part of a series documenting the construction of the Madison Square Garden (MSG) Sphere at the Venetian Resort, also know as Sphere Las Vegas.

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