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Photograph of the interior of the Tonopah Club, Tonopah (Nev.) 1900-1920

Date

1900 to 1920

Archival Collection

Description

Men and women gather to get some food, buffet style, inside the Tonopah Club. Site Name: Tonopah Club

Image

Photograph of people and a touring car in the desert, circa early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1920

Description

People stand near a touring car parked next to trees in the desert.

Image

Photograph of blast at Copper Flat, Ely (Nev.), early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1920

Archival Collection

Description

Setting off a blast at Copper Flat. C[opyright] by C.D. Gallagher. is written on the lower right side of the photo.

Image

Photograph of people standing in front of a house, approximately 1900-1950

Date

1900 to 1950

Description

Robert Seipp, John Seipp, Vi Bradford, Della Bradford Seipp, Edward Seipp, and Mrs. John Bradford in front of a house at an unknown location.

Image

Photograph of Stocker women and child on a sidewalk, approximately 1900-1950

Date

1900 to 1950

Description

Group stands for a photo on the sidewalk of a bustling street. Identified from left to right: Billie, Geraldine Stocker, Mayme Stocker, Mae Ackett Stocker, and Mae's Aunt.

Image

Postcard of men cheating at card game, approximately 1900s-1980s

Date

1900 to 1989

Description

A postcard illustrating three men playing poker. The man on the left is passing a card to the man on the right using his toes while the man in the middle yells and gets angry. The title reads: "De viert' Bur!"

Image

Postcard of "western style" poker cartoon, approximately 1900s-1980s

Date

1900 to 1989

Description

A postcard with a comic illustration of a group of men playing poker with the title, "Poker-Western Style". Inscription on the bottom right, likely the illustrator, reads: "Wm Standing"

Image

Postcard of poker hands with Shakespeare reference, approximately 1900s-1980s

Date

1900 to 1989

Description

A postcard illustrating five cards (four aces and a ten) n.d. The caption reads, "Did Shakespeare Play Poker? Tis' a consummation devoutly to be wished" - Hamlet

Image

Postcard of royal flush poker hand, approximately 1900s-1980s

Date

1900 to 1989

Description

A postcard illustrating five cards (ace of hearts through the ten of hearts) in a hand that appears to be breaking through the card. n.d. The caption reads, "If you sink a submarine-would a safety raiser".

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New Years Eve firework celebration at the Stardust: video, 2003 February 25

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

Special "Global Noon Hour" segment on Las Vegas, specifically the Stardust Hotel. Begins with the host asking Jim Seagrave (Vice President of Operations) questions about the hotel/casino inside the casino. Seagrave gives some history to the hotel, and talks about how much it has grown and changed. He speaks about the "Lido" being the longest running show until it closed at 1991, and also discusses their location on the Strip being an exciting place to be at the moment with Steve Wynn's new project being constructed. They talk about about new features, including themed slot machines and million-dollar jackpots.The host then speaks with a Stardust dealer who walks through various games, including craps and blackjack. He speaks with a pit boss, who explains what they do and a bit about the Stardust player's club. They visit the Stardust Race and Sports Book, and discuss how it works and which sports are most popular. The next segment the host speaks with the general manager and hosts of William B's, a fine dining establishment. The host speaks with a waiter who has been with the restaurant since 1963, and he shares celebrities who have dined at the restaurant over the years. The final segment of the show takes a look inside some of the hotel's high-roller suites and the amenities that they include. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Archival Collection

Stardust Resort and Casino Records

Archival Component