Local news segments where reports speak on Boyd Gaming/Stardust Resort's $25,000 donation to the Red Cross to help Oklahoma City bombing victims, and the Riviera's planned 2-day benefit concert. The American Red Cross phone number is shown on screen while reports speak on the local efforts to help Oklahoma victims. Local Cannon Middle School students organized a carwash, raising $1,200 with the help of the local fire department. Interview with a local American Red Cross representative who reports on donations and need for assistance. 7 cuts on the event. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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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 026
Segment by unknown San Diego newstation on the expanding population, real estate, and economic upturn that Las Vegas is experiencing. Video opens with a Stardust Hotel and Casino craps game, while a voiceover describes Las Vegas as "Lost Vegas" and "Lost Wages" but that tourists and locals live together side-by-side. Reporter explains the population is rapidly growing, and many Californians and San Diegans are moving to the city, as it rebrands from "Sin City" to a reasonable, welcoming place to live. The reporter explains that many casinos were "in the red" and how it was in a economic downturn. However, many new casinos are being expanded or new ones built now that the economy is looking up. Features many shots of the Stardust Hotel interior and exterior. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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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 031
Pete Menefee design. Transcribed from original drawing index: "black girl dancer (pink and green "Elvis #2") and "black girl dancer (pink and green "Elvis #3")" for two identical drawings. Costume Details: Two showgirls in mini skirts and long sleeve tops, ankle socks, neck scarves, and hair bows. One dancer is wearing a pink and white polka dot top and the other is wearing a green and pink checkered top. Show Name: Jubilee! Performance Name: Minstrel opening: Elvis Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
Pete Menefee design. Transcribed from original drawing index: "girl singer (long black and white with boa #5)." Costume Details: Showgirl in a long, v-necked, black and white sequined gown with a pink feather boa. Show Name: Jubilee! Performance Name: Minstrel opening: Love songs Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
Costume Details: Reclining nude showgirl with lorgnette, white boa with white foxtails trimmed with red ribbons, red bow on her head; piles of books in background. [Signed by artist] Show Name: Pony Express Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino
Pete Menefee design. Transcribed from original drawing index: "girl singer (long black and white with boa #2)." Costume Details: Showgirl in a long, one-shouldered, black and white sequined gown with a magenta feather boa. Show Name: Jubilee! Performance Name: Minstrel opening: Love songs Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
Pete Menefee design. Transcribed from original drawing index: "girl singer (long black and white with boa #6)." Costume Details: Showgirl in a long, one-shouldered, black and white sequined gown with a lavender feather boa. Show Name: Jubilee! Performance Name: Minstrel opening: Love songs Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
Pete Menefee design. Transcribed from original drawing index: "girl singer (long black and white with boa #7)." Costume Details: Showgirl in a long, black and white sequined gown with a halter-top and a magenta feather boa. Show Name: Jubilee! Performance Name: Minstrel opening: Love songs Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino