From the Roosevelt Fitzgerald Professional Papers (MS-01082) -- Drafts for the Las Vegas Sentinel Voice file. A Father's Day tribute to Mr. Sandy, author's stepfather.
Local news reports on an armed robbery at the Stardust Hotel and Casino. Two individuals robbed a casino cage and set off two smoke bombs in an attempt to escape, at the time of the reports the suspects were not caught, and police were searching for the suspects. Footage of the police going door-to-door in the Budget Suites Motel behind the Stardust that they believe the suspects are hiding in. Footage includes witnesses interviewed, as well as casino guests, descriptions of the suspects, and police arresting someone. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.
On March 15, 1981, collector David Glasco interviewed card dealer, Alexander Grayson (born March 27th, 1952 in Durham, North Carolina) in his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers the black experience in Las Vegas. Mr. Grayson also discusses prejudice, racism, education, and entertainment. Additionally, he recalls relocating to Las Vegas from North Carolina with his family when he was a child, as his father was in the Air Force.