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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority regional officer candidate brochures

Date

2003-11-16
2004-03-06
2004-03-07

Description

From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file.

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LaVerne Ligon, B. J. Thomas, and Leonard Polk oral history interview: audio clip

Date

all of the dates: 2012-07-09, 2012-07-18

Description

LaVerne Ligon discusses auditioning for the show Hallelujah Hollywood at the new MGM. She auditioned for Bob Mackie and Donn Arden, who wanted her to be topless in the show. She refused. Three weeks later, Donn Arden called her and said that she had changed his mind and he really wanted her in the show and she didn't have to go topless. In fact the entire line of Black dancers that he was putting together for the show did not have to go topless.

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James Healey, Heidi Swank, Ruben Kihuen, Tony Clark, and Mother Loosey Lust Bea Lady (Tracy Skinner) and others attend the Club Metro bar grand opening, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital image

Date

2013-07-20

Description

From the Dennis McBride Photograph Collection (PH-00263) -- LGBTQ+ events and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada -- Digital images file. Notes from the donor, Dennis McBride: Ruben Kihuen was later elected to the U. S. House of Representatives from Nevada's District 4. Accused of sexual misconduct he did not seek re-election in 2018. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: Heidi Swank [Nevada State Assemblywoman, District 16, Democrat]; Ruben Kihuen [Nevada State Assemblyman, District 10, Democrat]; James Healey [Nevada State Assemblyman, District 35, Democrat (gay)]; unidentified Club Metro owner; Mother Loosey Lust Bea Lady [aka Tracy Skinner (Sin Sity Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence)]; unidentified man; Tony Clark; unidentified Sin Sity Sister

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NextGen Home built in Stardust parking lot in preparation for Consumer Electronic Show (CES): video

Date

2003-01-03 to 2003-01-10

Description

Local news segment on Consumer Electronic Show, and the "home of the future" being built in the Stardust parking lot in preparation for CES. NextGen Home spokesperson Paul Trudeau speaks on how energy efficient this self-powering home is; video shows construction crews assemblying the home with the Stardust hotel tower in the back. The NextGen Home representative answers questions about the construction of the home, the interior features, and how these amenities are available to anyone building a home in Las Vegas. He references it being a "smart home" with electronics to set features to turn on/off automatically. Second segment shows interior features of the home, including ways to save space, safety cameras, automatic blinds, and much more. Third segment has an interview with Microsoft representative explaining all the wireless smart display features, and having high speed internet access in the home. Additional segments have more interior and exterior views of the home, as well as reporters presenting from the CES showroom floor. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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Binion's Horseshoe 1st Floor Plan: architectural drawing

Date

1968 to 1969

Description

From the Homer Rissman Architectural Records (MS-00452). Written on the image: "Rissman and Rissman Associates 1011 Swarthmore Avenue Pacific Palisades California Gladstone 4-7519. Scale 1"=20'0". Architects. Structural Engineer Harold L. Epstein 3324 Barham Blvd. Los Angeles, Calif. 90028 Hollywood 3-7121. Mechanical Engineer W.L. Donley & Associates 1516 North West Avenue Fresno, Calif. 93728 268-8029. Electrical Engineer J. L. Cusick & Associates 4100 N. Cahuenga Blvd. North Hollywood, Cal. Triangle 7-6231. Additions & Alterations. Binion's Horseshoe Hotel & Casino 200 Fremont Street Las Vegas Nevada, 89101. Phone: 702/382-1600. First Floor Plan". 

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