Oral history interview with Alice Cowles Brown conducted by Eric M. Cheese for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview Brown offers an overview of life in Las Vegas and Henderson from 1956 to 1981. Brown then discusses road conditions, social structures, the educational system, support for intercollegiate sports and UNLV.
Local news segments on the wagering around the NCAA Championship. Reporters explain it is one of the more popular events to wager on in Las Vegas, and interview clip with Art Manteris (LV Hilton Sportsbook) describes how busy it has been leading up to March Madness. It is expected to bring in more money than any other sporting event, including the Superbowl. Reporters interview a number of guests and Joe Lupo (Stardust Sportsbook). 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 033