"Las Vegas Style" local news segment on Branscombe Richmond (musician, actor, stuntman) ahead of a performance at the Stardust Hotel and Casino. Interview shows Richmond and news reporter inside a suite at the Stardust, and some clips of Richmond performing. Richmond explains the types of music he performs, and how opportunies have arisen over time, including a performance with Wayne Newton. Tom McGillen appears, who is opening for Richmond at the Stardust. He describes his act, and promote the upcoming apperance at the Stardust. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Photographer's notations: Mrs. Gibbs' baby, Kids at 1708 Highland, Voice Party '65, Play school at Doolittle, Minnie Wilkins painting, Boy on Wyatt, Touch football kickoff, Football practice, baby on Highland. Some photos from this set were previously online with the digital ID pho023787.
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On February 22, 1977, collector Lee LaVecchia interviewed musician, Vaughan O. Holt (born December 2nd, 1912 in Central, Utah) in his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers the history of Southern Nevada. Mr. Holt offers an overview on marriage and family life in Las Vegas, local transportation, education, and occupations. Pollution, tourism, railroads, and the development of the Las Vegas Strip is also discussed. Mrs. Holt is also present during the interview.
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The Alan Copeland Music Scores are original handwritten music scores arranged by American composer Alan Copeland from approximately 1936 to 2004. Copeland worked with various musicians and groups, such as Les Brown, the Modernaires, and Sarah Vaughn.
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Photographer's notations: 1-3 Mrs. Daisy Buffington, 4-8 Mrs. Burner's grandbaby, 9-10 Mrs. Simmons, 11, 12 - A.M. & N. Alumni club, March 28, 65, 17-24 Checkmates at KC, 25-29 Judo Class at Jeff.
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Tearsheet with articles about Louis Armstrong from Variety, Daily News, and Billboard Magazine describing Armstrong's tour in 1952.
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