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Miniature airplane models configured as World War I British and German fighters, approximately 1927 to 1930

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Howard Hughes Film Production Records
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Collection Number: MS-01036
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Film Production Records
Box/Folder: Oversized Box 347 (Restrictions apply), Oversized Box 348 (Restrictions apply), Oversized Box 349 (Restrictions apply), Oversized Box 350 (Restrictions apply), Oversized Box 351 (Restrictions apply), Oversized Box 352 (Restrictions apply), Oversized Box 353 (Restrictions apply), Oversized Box 354 (Restrictions apply), Oversized Box 355 (Restrictions apply), Oversized Box 356 (Restrictions apply), No Container 00 (Restrictions apply), No Container 00 (Restrictions apply)

Archival Component

Cock of the Air, 1931 to 1932

Level of Description

Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

The Cock of the Air sub-series (1931-1932) includes newspaper clippings, publicity stills, production and direction records, financial records, and legal records pertaining to the film’s production and release on January 23, 1932.

Newspaper clippings in the sub-series depict advertising campaigns for The Cock of the Air, theatrical releases, and film reviews. Publicity stills consist of the principal cast, supporting cast, and director on set, as well as posed images of the principal cast. Production and direction records feature production logs, screenplays, production still albums, and direction stills depicting the principal cast on film sets. Financial records for the sub-series include theatrical release contracts for England and purchase orders. Legal records contain contracts for the supporting cast and correspondence regarding censorship issues. Lastly, the story development records contain a synopsis, continuities, and shooting scripts.

Archival Collection

Howard Hughes Film Production Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01036
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Film Production Records
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

The Castaways Hotel and Casino: photographic film

Date

1960 (year approximate) to 1986 (year approximate)

Description

An exterior view of the Castaways Hotel and Casino. A marquee advertises Open now all new rooms", "air conditioned", "pool". The Castaways was a hotel and casino in Paradise, Nevada that operated from 1963 to 1987 on the Las Vegas Strip. The property had originally been San Souci Auto Court, an early motel which opened in the 1930s, and developed into Sans Souci Hotel in the 1950s. In 1962, the resort became Castaways Hotel & Casino. The hotel had a 1,500-gallon aquarium in its bar. In 1967, the Castaways was sold to billionaire Howard Hughes for $3 million dollars. The resort operated until July 1987, when it closed and was demolished and the property was purchased by Steve Wynn. The resort became the Mirage, opening on November 22, 1989. The property is located at 3400 South Las Vegas Boulevard Las Vegas, NV 89109.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, October 21, 1980

Date

1980-10-21

Description

Includes meeting agenda and minutes. CSUN Session 10 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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"100 Las Vegas African American Educators Past and Present" booklet

Date

2005

Description

From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Ivy Leaf magazines and event souvenir programs file. Full title of booklet: "100 Las Vegas African American Educators Past and Present. Happy 100th Birthday Las Vegas, 1905-2005. Presented to the Public by the Ivy Reading AKAdemy Staff & Students, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc./Theta Theta Omega Chapter of Las Vegas."

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, April 21, 1997

Date

1997-04-21

Description

Includes meeting agenda and minutes, senate bills, and information about student organization conventions.

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