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Photograph of the flashlight sculpture, Las Vegas, circa March 1981

Date

1981-03

Description

Flashlight sculpture by Claes Oldenburg on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus. (c. Mar. 1981)

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Photograph of Bob Fleer, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, circa 1982

Date

1982

Description

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot Bob Fleer, Logistics, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

Image

Photograph of a fire at Mount Charleston, Nevada, June 26, 1981

Date

1981-06-26

Description

Brush fire at Mount Charleston, Nevada.

Image

Photograph of Marcia Washington, age 8, 1961

Date

1961

Description

Color photograph of Marcia Washington growing up in Tallulah, Louisiana.

Image

News segments about the investigation of James and Lillian Meegan for the possible death of their daughter, Francine, and Bob Stupak's offer of a reward of $100,000 for information leading to an arrest and convinction in the case: video

Date

1996-02-22

Archival Collection

Description

News anchors report on police investigation of James and Lillian Meegan for possibly killing their infant daughter, Francine. Reports include Bob Stupak's offer of a $100,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and convinction in the case. Police, neighbors and family friends are interviewed in many of the clips. 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.

Moving Image

Stuntman Dan Koko jumps of Vegas World Hotel: video

Date

1984

Archival Collection

Description

Local news segments and b-roll footage of two high-rise jumps that stuntman Dan Koko made from Bob Stupak's Vegas World Hotel structure in 1984. The first jump of 225 feet made on May 19, 1984; the second jump of world record acclaim of 326 feet, made on August 30, 1984. Clips include b-roll of the jumps, soundbites with Koko, and reporters interviewing Koko discussing his motivations for the jumps. 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 material file.

Moving Image

"Desert Aces" fatal plane crash: video

Date

1994-12-05

Description

Local news reports on a fatal plane crask during a simulated"dog fight". Wayne Pollack (NTSB Investigator) provided some information about the crash and status of the plane prior to crash. Interview with witness of the crash, and speculation about why the plane crashed is discussed. Footage of the crash site are shown, and information about the victim's families are also shared. Second segment discusses the identities of the two victims, and states the FAA is continuing the investigation. Third segment also reports on the identities of the victims, and state it is still under investigation. Desert Aces, the company, does not comment. Fourth segment speaks with co-owner of Desert Aces Paul Supchak. 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.

Moving Image

Victor J. Zerga oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02052

Abstract

Oral history interview with Victor J. Zerga conducted by David Jukich on April 03, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Zerga gives insight into the field of nursing and discusses the role that ranching had in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Marcus Mason oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01210

Abstract

Oral history interview with Marcus Mason conducted by Leon Green on February 04, 2013 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. Mason talks about his childhood in Las Vegas, Nevada, his parents’ past occupations, and how his religious upbringing influenced his career choices as an adult.

Archival Collection

J. Ross Clark Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00144

Abstract

The J. Ross Clark Photograph Collection (approximately 1900-1920) consists of black-and-white photographic prints and some corresponding negatives. Images depict J. Ross Clark, his wife Miriam Evans Clark, their grandson James Ross Clark II, and several unidentified individuals.

Archival Collection