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Florida news reports on the Stardust and showgirl-branded Western Pacific Airlines plane: video, 1997 June 22

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

"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.

Archival Collection

Stardust Resort and Casino Records
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Collection Number: MS-00515
Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 033

Archival Component

Set of negatives by Clinton Wright including Mrs. Gibbs' baby, children at 1708 Highland, Voice Party, play school at Doolittle, Minnie Wilkins painting, and football practice, 1965

Date

1965

Archival Collection

Description

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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Transcript of interview with Vaughan O. Holt by Lee LaVecchia, February 22, 1977

Date

1977-02-22

Description

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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Alan Copeland Music Scores

Identifier

MS-00492

Abstract

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.

Archival Collection

Memorial Day Parade: photographic print

Date

1930 (year approximate) to 1940 (year approximate)

Description

From the Tom and Erma Godbey Photograph Collection (PH-00262)-- The Boulder City Chamber of Commerce and the Drum & Bugle Corps march in the Memorial Day Parade. Mary Alice Hanson leads the group as the drum major. Pictured is Eleanor Ham and Dorothy Rine (baton twirlers), Dennis Whalen in the front row, Tom Godbey and Jim Godbey (snare drummers), & Laura Godbey and Ila Godbey (tenor drums). Written on the back of the photograph: "Photograph from Kely Lyon, Boulder City, Nevada".

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Set of negatives by Clinton Wright including Mrs. Daisy Buffington, Mrs. Burner's grandchild, Mrs. Simmons, A.M. & N. Alumni club, Checkmates at Kit Carson, Judo class at Jefferson, 1965

Date

1965

Archival Collection

Description

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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Count Basie and his orchestra at Club Plantation near Watts, California: photographic print

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1949 (year approximate)

Archival Collection

Description

From the Alice Key Photograph Collection (PH-00297). Buddy Rich on drums.

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Tearsheet of newspaper clippings about Louis Armstrong from various sources, 1952

Date

1952

Description

Tearsheet with articles about Louis Armstrong from Variety, Daily News, and Billboard Magazine describing Armstrong's tour in 1952.

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Victory bond drive, image 013 of 017: photographic print

Date

1940 (year uncertain) to 1943 (year uncertain)

Description

An individual reads into a microphone during a victory bond drive in Hotel Last Frontier.

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