From the L. F. Manis Photograph Collection (PH-00100) -- Photographs of people in the Southwest file.

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.

Various evening news segments that aired between April 26 to 28, 1996 from Channel 3, Channel 8, and Channel 13 leading up to the opening of the Stratosphere Hotel & Casino. News segments feature interviews with Bob Stupak, Stratosphere amusement rides, interior of the Stratosphere, and discuss fire safety issues and schedule of events for opening day. 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 13 and Channel 3 news segments about Stratosphere Tower employees electing to unionize. Channel 3 segment includes shots of Stratosphere housekeeping staff protesting after being fired for wearing union badges. Channel 3 news segment about closure of the Stratosphere rollercoaster, the High Roller, after a drive cylinder fell off the track while the ride was in motion. News segment includes live footage of the Stratosphere Tower at night. 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.

Evening news coverage about the planned "Belly of the Beast" King Kong amusement ride for the Stratosphere Tower. News anchors describe how the ride will operate and coverage includes footage of a press conference with Bob Stupak unveiling plans for the ride, renderings of "Belly of the Beast," and interviews with tourists to hear their opinions about the proposed 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.