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Howard Hughes College of Engineering Dean Rama Venkat inside the Thomas Beam Engineering building Great Hall on August 1, 2016: digital photographs

Date

2016-08-01

Description

Photographs from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s) (PH-00388-05).

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Howard Hughes Film Production Records

Identifier

MS-01036

Abstract

The Howard Hughes Film Production Records (1912-1992) represent Howard R. Hughes, Jr.'s Hollywood film production achievements through records from companies owned or established by Hughes. The bulk of the records date between 1926 and 1960 and include production and corporate materials from sixteen films, as well as materials related to Hughes' organizations outside of film development. Materials include documents, photographic prints and negatives, blueprints, line drawings, newspaper clippings, posters, paintings, and artifacts.

Archival Collection

Margaret Ostler Stout-Hall oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02149

Abstract

Oral history interview with Margaret Ostler Stout-Hall conducted by Claytee D. White on August 11, 2014 for the West Charleston Neighborhoods--an Oral History Project of Ward 1. Stout-Hall discusses growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada’s Rancho Circle neighborhood, attending Las Vegas High School, and becoming a Rhythmette. She also talks about working at the El Portal Theatre, dancing at the Wildcat Lair, and working for Harry Reid later in life.

Archival Collection

Gilley's Saloon and Dance Hall: postcard

Date

1999

Description

Gilley's Saloon and Dance Hall in the New Frontier Hotel, Las Vegas, NV. (1999)

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Howard Cannon tallying returns to a questionnaire: photographic print

Date

1971-01-12

Description

From the Howard Cannon Photograph Collection (PH-00192)

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Howard Cannon with three unidentified men: photographic print

Date

1959-02

Description

From the Howard Cannon Photograph Collection (PH-00192)

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Russell Howard oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00898

Abstract

Oral history interview with Russel Howard conducted by James W. Howard on January 10, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Howard recalls being transferred to Las Vegas, Nevada for work in 1947 and how impressed he was by the number of celebrities from the movie and entertainment industry that frequented Las Vegas in the early 1950s. He also discusses the expansion of the Las Vegas Strip and how rapidly the number of hotels grew.

Archival Collection

Eddie Hall Holzman oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02101

Abstract

Oral history interview with Eddie Hall Holzman conducted by Lisa Gioia-Acres on October 02, 2008 for the All That Jazz Oral History Project. Holzman begins the interview talking about his growth as a musician while living and performing in New Jersey and New York. He also discusses his time playing while enlisted in the military, until he moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1947 where he played in a jazz band. Holzman also describes working as a card dealer at the Thunderbird Hotel and Casino, the Desert Inn Hotel and Casino, and the El Rancho Hotel and Casino. He also details the music scene in Las Vegas from the 1950s through the end of his playing career.

Archival Collection

Program for the Italian Benevolent Society and the Home for Aged Poor eleventh annual ball, Wednesday, March 20, 1901, The Monico, International Hall

Date

1901-03-20

Archival Collection

Description

Note: Includes financial records of past balls, music program and a dancing engagement card with some signatures and with attached pencil. Program also states that the ball is "under the patronage of Count Francesco Bottaro-Costa, Chargé d'Affaires of H.M. The King of Italy." Menu insert: Dancing engagement cards; Music Programs; Event programs; Quotations Restaurant: The Monico Location: London, England

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