Aerial views of the Las Vegas Strip that starts in color and then shifts to black and white; includes views of MGM Grand, Vegas World, Sahara, Wet 'n Wild, Riveria, Circus Circus; switches back to color and the remainder is 360 views of the MGM Grand tower, marquee with Jubilee! sign, and neon signs during day and slowly fading into night shots. Original media 1 Inch SMPTE Type B, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Collection Number: MS-00930 Collection Name: The Production Company Audiovisual Collection Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Re-enactment of the land auction of 1905, May 15, 1980, Las Vegas, Nevada. The occasion was the Diamond Jubilee Celebration (75th anniversary) of the city of Las Vegas. From left to right, (1) Lt. Gov. Myron Leavitt, (representing Sen. Paul Laxalt); (7) Sen. Howard Cannon; (8) Gov. Robert List; (9) John F. Cahlan, Jubilee coordinator; (10) Mayor William Briare; (11) City Commissioner Ron Lurie; (12) City Comm. Al Levy; (13) City Comm. Paul Christensen;(14) King Merle Frehner; (15) Queen Evelyn McDonald.