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Danny Cassella Collection of Sheet Music

Identifier

MS-00614

Abstract

The Danny Cassella Collection of Sheet Music (1940s-1960s) consists of stock arrangements for songs and scores from the 1940s through the 1960s. The arrangements were collected by musician Danny Cassella. Additionally the collection contains several Tune-Dex cards.

Archival Collection

North Las Vegas Library District Records

Identifier

MS-00649

Abstract

The North Las Vegas Library District records (1959-2006) contain awards and commendations, events, scrapbooks, a diary and photographs relating to the building of the library, budgets, grants, and documents about the expansion project. Also included are four over-sized posters and three large floor plans, two for the garage and one library interior plan.

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Aztar Corporation Financial Reports and Press Materials

Identifier

MS-00989

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Aztar Corporation Financial Reports and Press Materials includes annual reports, financial reports, equity research reports, prospectus, press releases, market analysis, a company plan, and newspaper clippings for Aztar Corporation which was based in Phoenix, Arizona, dating from 1991 to 2006.

Archival Collection

Bob Parker Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00271

Abstract

The Bob Parker Photograph Collection consists of twenty-seven black-and-white photographic prints showcasing the construction of the Hoover Dam (Boulder Dam) from approximately 1930 to 1942.

Archival Collection

Caesars Palace Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00251

Abstract

Caesars Palace Photograph Collection (approximately 1965-1989) depicts the famous Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino. The collection consists of twenty-seven images of iconic scenes of Caesars Palace, including its architecture, restaurants, and hotel suites.

Archival Collection

James Reece Photographs of El Rancho Vegas

Identifier

PH-00048

Abstract

The James Reece Photographs of El Rancho Vegas depict the Las Vegas Strip's first hotel, El Rancho Vegas, in Las Vegas, Nevada, from approximately 1950 to 1962. The photographs depict a craps table and its operators, owner Beldon Katleman with Eleanor Roosevelt, the hotel's exterior, and military servicemen photographed with one of El Rancho's entertainers, Yvette Dare.

Archival Collection

Della Coates interview, March 18, 1978: transcript

Date

1978-03-18

Description

On March 18, 1978, collector Bill Hitchcock interviewed Della Coates (b. June 17th, 1919 in Birmingham, Alabama) at her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the interview, Della Coates discusses her time working for the telephone company. She also speaks about the changes in education and about changes throughout Las Vegas.

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Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Records

Identifier

MS-00366

Abstract

The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Records (1911-2020) contain organizational documents from the Chamber’s history, including administrative and financial records, legal documents such as ordinances and legislation, newsletters and promotional guides, advertising and publicity materials for the city and its retailers, and original photographic prints, negatives, and reproductions. The collection also contains audiovisual materials featuring Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce events from approximately 1997 to 2013.

Archival Collection

Transcript of interview with Joe Lappin by Gordon Brusso, March 4, 1976

Date

1976-03-04

Archival Collection

Description

On March 4, 1976, Gordon Brusso interviewed former miner, Joe Lappin (born November 14th, 1914 in Santa Paula, California) about his life in Boulder City, Nevada. The two discuss his early occupational history and his work for the Bureau of Mines. He then goes on to explain the different housing systems that developed in Boulder City during World War Two.

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