The Young Audiences New York, Nevada Humanities Collection dates from 1960 to 1982 and chronicles the chapter’s efforts to bring music education to students from kindergarden through high school of the Clark County School District in Nevada. The collection contains accounting records, performance reviews, grant applications, correspondence, and employee information. The collection also contains performance announcements, newspaper clippings, and students’ thank-you letters.
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".
"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
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.
Possibly the same band as the one pictured in photo #0076 with some different musicians. (n.d.-possibly 1950s) Performing in the Golden Nugget Saloon in downtown Las Vegas.