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Pioneer Hotel and Gambling Hall double mounted pylon sign, Laughlin, Nevada: photographic print
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
Exterior view of the Pioneer Hotel and Gambling Hall sign during the day, featuring "River Rick."
2200 S Casino Dr, Laughlin, NV 89029
Image
Photograph of a parade procession for Howard Hughes, New York, July 15, 1938
Date
1938-07-15
Archival Collection
Description
Description printed on photograph's accompanying sheet of paper: "Howard Hughes' wide grin diffuses the lanky Texan's features during a lighter phase of the day's ceremonies. Credit Line (ACME) 7/15/38."
Image
Slide of students in front of Archie C. Grant Hall, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, circa late 1960s
Date
1966 to 1969
Archival Collection
Description
Two female students standing on the lawn in front of Archie Grant Hall, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Image
Transcript of interview with Ed Collins by Steve Smith, March 15, 1981.
Date
1981-03-15
Archival Collection
Description
On March 15, 1981, Steven L. Smith interviewed Edward A. Collins (born on March 16th, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois), at the Dunes Hotel and Country Club. Collins relocated to Nevada in 1955. The interview covers gender equality in the field of culinary arts in Las Vegas. Collins describes the changes he saw take place in culinary over the years. He also discusses Bugsy Siegel’s impact and influence on the emergence of big shows in the hotels on the Strip. Among other jobs, Collins worked as a captain in a showroom at the Frontier Hotel. He discusses Las Vegas before and after Howard Hughes and Bob Maheu appeared on the scene.
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