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Construction of new Basic Magnesium Industries cafeteria: photographic print

Date

1943-11-02

Description

Interior of new cafeteria at Basic Magnesium Industries Plant in Henderson, Nevada. (7-31-43)

Image

Vietnam speech, 1970 July

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Howard Cannon Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00002
Collection Name: Howard Cannon Papers
Box/Folder: Box 05 (Speeches)

Archival Component

July's Wet Dream, 2003

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Guide to the Canadian Film Centre Worldwide Short Film Festival Submissions
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Collection Number: MS-00615
Collection Name: Guide to the Canadian Film Centre Worldwide Short Film Festival Submissions
Box/Folder: Box 2005-007

Archival Component

One Evening in July, 2001

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Guide to the Canadian Film Centre Worldwide Short Film Festival Submissions
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Collection Number: MS-00615
Collection Name: Guide to the Canadian Film Centre Worldwide Short Film Festival Submissions
Box/Folder: Box 2002-017

Archival Component

Fourth of July celebration on the main street of Searchlight, Nevada. In the background is the Brown Club and The Gem. Written on the photograph is Searchlight July 5, '09, 1909 July 15

Level of Description

Item

Archival Collection

Robert Woodruff Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00340
Collection Name: Robert Woodruff Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 03 (Restrictions apply)

Archival Component

Index cards with company information and convention plans for New Mexico, Ohio, North Dakota, and New York, 1960s-1970s

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Stardust Hotel/Casino Convention Information Cards
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Collection Number: MS-00463
Collection Name: Stardust Hotel/Casino Convention Information Cards
Box/Folder: Box 02

Archival Component

New York-New York Hotel & Casino: first floor key plan with hand colorings, 1995 May

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Donna Silva Lighting Design Plans
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Collection Number: MS-01151
Collection Name: Donna Silva Lighting Design Plans
Box/Folder: Roll 13

Archival Component

New York-New York Hotel & Casino "Times Square Building": elevations and floor plan, 1995 April

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Donna Silva Lighting Design Plans
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Collection Number: MS-01151
Collection Name: Donna Silva Lighting Design Plans
Box/Folder: Roll 03

Archival Component

Transcript of interview with Julie Menard by Joyce Marshall, March 17, 1996

Date

1996-03-17

Description

Julie Menard began her career as a showgirl in 1964, performing in the Folies Bergere at the Tropicana Hotel. Although she appeared in the show for only sixteen months, she offers an insider’s view of the early Las Vegas entertainment scene. She describes a period when showgirls were treated as local royalty and “the boys” wielded considerable influence. Menard’s narrative sheds light on the glamour and complexities of the showgirl. Her descriptions of physical characteristics of the job, the day to day work schedules, the expectations of physical beauty, as well as the stigma of her occupation outside of Las Vegas offer a fuller view of the job. Menard left Las Vegas in 1966 to pursue a film career in Europe but like many Las Vegas entertainers, she returned to make the desert city her home. Although her brief performing career failed to prepare her for future employment, she relishes her brief experience as a showgirl. Her narrative evokes the glamour, excitement and mystery of Las

Text

New Year's Eve 1913-14, menu, The Seelbach

Date

1913-12-31 to 1914-01-01

Archival Collection

Description

Note: Menu is composed of triptych of linen panels printed with herons flying over waves, in the style of a Japanese screen; each section is framed with maroon fabric-wrapped wire and sections are tied together with string Restaurant: Seelbach Hotel Location: Louisville, Kentucky, United States

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