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Tobias Mattstedt Menu Collection

Identifier

MS-00823

Abstract

The Tobias Mattstedt Menu Collection (approximately 1990-2009) is comprised of menus documenting the restaurant industry in Las Vegas, Nevada, the United States, and internationally. The menus include restaurants located in Las Vegas casinos, most notably the MGM Grand, located in Las Vegas. Included in the MGM Grand menus are restaurants such as the Pearl, Tabu Ultra Lounge, and the Grand Wok and Sushi Bar. The collection also documents menus collected by Mattstedt that are not affiliated with the MGM Corporation. These include menus located in the United States, especially Hawaii, including menus from the restaurants Olio!, Nob Hill, Diego's, and Sea Blue. The collection also includes international menus with a focus on Asian countries. The material provides insight into menu design, food culture, and the Las Vegas service industry.

Archival Collection

Maria LaCavera Papers

Identifier

MS-01139

Abstract

The Maria LaCavera Papers (1947-2017) contain the papers of professional dancer Maria LaCavera. The collection documents the career of LaCavera dancing in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Flamingo Hotel in 1947, and the Last Frontier Hotel in 1949 as one of the Ramona Girls dancing in the Danny O'Neil Varieties Act. Materials include photographs of LaCavera and other Ramona Girls, newspaper clippings, correspondence, LaCavera's American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA) employment contracts, Fabulous Las Vegas magazines, and hotel receipts. Other items of note include photographs of the 1949 Helldorado parade, a Frontier Hotel Ramona Room menu, and Frontier Hotel ephemera. There is also a copy of a self-published biography of LaCavera, written by her daughter-in-law Kristin Meyer entitled From Bon-Air to the Last Frontier. The collection also contains the digital images used to illustrate the book.

Archival Collection

Audio recording clip of interview with Paul Pradia by Claytee D. White, July 13, 2010

Date

2010-07-23

Description

Part of an interview with Paul Pradia conducted by Claytee D. White on July 13, 2010. Pradia describes how golfing helped him advance his career and his support of women golfers.

Sound

Crystal Palace Neon Survey document, September 6, 2017

Date

2017-09-06

Description

Information about the Crystal Palace that sits at 4680 Boulder Hwy.
Site address: 4680 Boulder Hwy
Sign owner: Tim Poole
Sign details: The building was constructed in 1977 for this Skating Center. This skating center opened during the prime skating rink roller age of the 70's/80's. The Crystal Palace does have a second location in North Las Vegas on Rancho built in 1981 which is ran by Larry & Judy Sandord though still under Tim Poole's company. Crystal Palace holds birthday parties, themed nights and open skate for all ages.
Sign condition: 4- has had some weathering over the ages.
Sign form: Pylon and building signs
Sign-specific description: On Boulder Hwy they have a roadside sign that has a yellow steel base with a yellow curved sign box that is lined with yellow incandescent light bulbs. Inside this box is a back lit plastic sign that states "Crystal Palace" in a retro 1970's/80's double lined font. Within the two words there is a red circle that showcases a navy blue pair of roller skates and then states "USA" in white letters within the red circle with two white stars on either side of it. On both sides of the building there are thin red steel words "Crystal Palace Skating Center" that is down lit by LED lights.
Sign - type of display: Incandescent, LED and backlit plastic sign
Sign - media: Steel and plastic
Sign - non-neon treatments: Signs on building up lit by LED lights and the roadside sign is backlit plastic
Sign animation: Flasher for incandescent light bulbs
Sign environment: On Boulder Hwy towards the East side of Las Vegas. There is an RV lot across the street as well as other shopping centers.
Sign - date of installation: Has been up sine at least 2007
Sign - thematic influences: The roller skate image on the sign shows symbolism for what kind of company it is, as well as the font makes you think of the classic 70's/80's roller rink style.
Sign - artistic significance: The double lined font is very 1970/80s roller rink/ video game style (similar to SEGAs logo).
Survey - research locations: Assessor's page, Crystal Palace website http://www.skatevegas.com/ , google maps satellite and road view
Surveyor: Emily Fellmer
Survey - date completed: 2017-09-06
Sign keywords: Incandescent; Backlit; Plastic; Steel; Flashing; Building-front design; Pole sign

Text

"Never Too Old To Forget Or To Learn": short story by Roosevelt Fitzgerald

Date

1970 (year approximate) to 1996 (year approximate)

Description

From the Roosevelt Fitzgerald Professional Papers (MS-01082) -- Short stories and poems by Roosevelt Fitzgerald file.

Text

Report on flood in Meadow Valley Wash, March 3rd to 5th inclusive, March 12, 1938

Date

1938-03-12

Description

Summary of the damage from a flood in the Moapa Valley on March 3-5, 1938

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from handwritten text on pg. 3: "West of the Flood Channel and on west side of Highway except for a few acres west of Highway and East of Channel in Logandale above point where Highway bridge crosses Channel. # 10 acres early vegetables were silted over lightly making them unfit for shipment. About 5-10 acres will need re-leveling. One of the most important aspects of the entire experience, that of the supervisory personnel getting this lesson which could not be learned without just such an object lesson."

Text

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2000s)

Identifier

PH-00388-04

Abstract

This is part 4 of 6 finding aids for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records and represents 2000 to 2009. Generally, materials are transferred from UNLV Photo Services to UNLV Special Collections and Archives 5 years after they are created. For materials within the last 5 years, contact photo@unlv.edu or call 702-895-3036. This finding aid contains the contact sheets and digital files produced by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas from 2000 to 2009 as an official record of the institution's development, activities, and community. Clients include UNLV colleges and departments, the University's administration, the UNLV Foundation, athletic departments, and the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE). Images include academic activities, athletic events, faculty and administration, student life, campus life, campus development, architecture, and public relations.

Archival Collection