Panoramic view of houses from the water tank in Boulder City. This photo was taken between December 15, 1933 and June, 1934.

Note: Lavender ribbon. Violet flowers painted on cover. Includes music program Menu insert: Music Programs Restaurant: New Harper Hotel Location: Rock Island, Illinois, United States

Panoramic view of houses from the water tank in Boulder City. This photo was taken between December 15, 1933 and June, 1934.

Note: Illustration at top of menu Restaurant: The Antlers Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

On March 15, 1981, Steven L. Smith interviewed Edward A. Collins (born on March 16th, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois), at the Dunes Hotel and Country Club. Collins relocated to Nevada in 1955. The interview covers gender equality in the field of culinary arts in Las Vegas. Collins describes the changes he saw take place in culinary over the years. He also discusses Bugsy Siegel’s impact and influence on the emergence of big shows in the hotels on the Strip. Among other jobs, Collins worked as a captain in a showroom at the Frontier Hotel. He discusses Las Vegas before and after Howard Hughes and Bob Maheu appeared on the scene.