Oral history interview with Reva Giles conducted by Claytee D. White on July 17, 2006 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. Giles discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1958, then recalls living on Decatur and the military housing at Nellis Air Force Base. She then discusses moving from Las Vegas to Okinawa, Japan for four years with her husband, and upon his retirement from the military, moving back to Las Vegas in 1964. She also discusses working in various offices at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), retiring and volunteering as an office aide to the UNLV athletic director.
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. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.
Eddie Anderson is a political and social activist based out of Reno, Nevada. In the 1990s Eddie Anderson was spokesman for NO HATE (Nevadans Organized for Human, Advocacy, Tolerance and Equality). His work is focused on fundraising for multiple sclerosis, political campaigning for the Democratic Party, and equal rights for minorities and women. Much of his work is concentrated on gay rights and promoting tolerance. Anderson had a career in the 1980s and 1990s as a radio talk-show host where he discussed many of these issues.
G.L. Vitto worked as a sportscaster and late-night movie host in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born on October 20, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. After the war, he worked as a radio disc jockey. VItto moved to Las Vegas in 1958. He worked at KENO radio, then as a sports reporter at Channel 13 and, later, Channel 8. He also worked as a ringside announcer for boxing matches at the Silver Slipper and hosted a late-night movie show. He died in Las Vegas of a heart attack on October 28, 1991.