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Howard Heckethorn oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Howard Heckethorn conducted by Richard Eitland on February 15, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Mr. Heckethorn describes going to school in the early days of Las Vegas, Nevada. He also talks about many notable teachers he had, as well as the development of the Las Vegas area. Heckethorn also discusses his arrival to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1930, and recalls the Old Mormon Fort, El Rancho, The Last Frontier, and the tourism that gambling brought to the city. Heckethorn discusses the 1960s, and the impact Howard Hughes had in the development of hotels and casinos.
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New York reception for Howard Hughes and his crew members after completing an around-the-world flight, 1938 July 15
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Collection Name: Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 11
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Photograph of Howard Hughes, 1936
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Howards Roofing and Insulation by James W. Howard, 1972
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Collection Name: Company Mobility Histories Papers
Box/Folder: Box 01
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Photograph of Howard Hughes, 1936
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Photograph of Howard Hughes, 1936
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New York New York gaming floor, 1996
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Interior b-roll footage of New York New York casino floor, camera pans to different areas on the floor, pans in and out on people interacting with various slot machines, table games, and generally walking around. Original media Betacam SP, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Collection Name: UNLV TV Audiovisual Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 03
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Program for the Italian Benevolent Society and the Home for Aged Poor eleventh annual ball, Wednesday, March 20, 1901, The Monico, International Hall
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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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Jack E. Howard oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Jack E. Howard conducted by Michael K. Ericksen on February 27, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Howard discusses living in Overton, Nevada and shares his personal experiences and recollections about Southern Nevada, including recreational activities, education, and early hotels and casinos. Howard’s wife, Helen Howard, is also present during this interview.
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Howard Cannon pictured with an unidentified group: photographic print
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