Guide to the UNLV Collection of Gaming Ephemera This finding aid was created by John Grygo on September 25, 2017. Persistent URL for this finding aid: http://n2t.net/ark:/62930/f1d016 2017 The Regents of the University of Nevada. All rights reserved. University of Nevada, Las Vegas. University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives. Box 457010 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-7010 special.collections@unlv.edu
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Summary Information Repository: Creator: Title: ID: University of Nevada, Las Vegas. University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives. University of Nevada, Las Vegas. University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives. UNLV Libraries Collection of Gaming Ephemera MS-00110 Date [inclusive]: 1898-1993 Date [bulk]: 1960-1971 Physical Description: 0.4 Linear Feet (1 box ) Language of the Material: Language of the Material: Abstract: Preferred Citation English The collection is primarily in English, but the collection also includes items in Spanish and German. The UNLV Libraries Collection of Gaming Ephemera (1898-1993) is a diverse collection that includes promotional material from casinos in Europe, Mexico, the Bahamas, and the United States. The collection also contains information on gaming legislation in Europe and the United States, writings on gambling systems, gaming tickets, and various pamphlets on how to play different games such as roulette and baccarat. The collection holds several decks of souvenir playing cards, dice, and buttons. UNLV University Libraries Collection of Gaming Ephemera, 1898-1993. MS-00110. Special Collections, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. Scope and Contents Note The UNLV Libraries Collection of Gaming Ephemera (1898-1993) is a diverse collection that includes promotional material from casinos in Europe, Mexico, the Bahamas, and the United States. The collection also contains information on gaming legislation in Europe and the United States, writings on gambling systems, gaming tickets, and various pamphlets on how to play different games such as roulette and baccarat. The collection holds several decks of souvenir playing cards, dice, and buttons. - Page 3-
Arrangement Material is arranged by topic. Administrative Information Access Note Collection is open for research. Publication Rights Materials in this collection may be protected by copyrights and other rights. See Reproductions and Use on the UNLV Special Collections website for more information about reproductions and permissions to publish. Acquisition Note This collection was compiled from a number of acquisitions, including 1025, 75-324, 79-170. In 2014 Hunt & Co. Ephemera purchased from Potter & Potter was also added. Processing Note Materials were processed by Special Collections staff. In 2015, as part of a legacy finding aid conversion project, John Grygo revised and enhanced the collection description to bring it into compliance with current professional standards. Names and Subjects Gambling -- International Gaming venues Gambling -- Regulation Gambling - Page 4-
Memorabilia Gambling -- Government policy -- United States Memorabilia Gambling systems Guide to the UNLV Collection of Gaming Ephemera Collection Inventory Title/Description Pamphlets, newspaper clippings, and gaming tickets from casinos in De Nice, France, undated Advertisements and information on international casinos: First entry into the National Preparatory School booklet (Spanish); Admission to Professional Schools booklet (Spanish); Casinos in Austria pamphlet; Instructions on games booklet (German); Postcard: World travel at the expense of casinos (German), addressed to to University of Nevada, Special Collections; New Offers booklet (German); roulette system booklet (German); Advertisements from Resorts International and "The Very Respectful Address" card with room rates for the Hotel Ritz Madrid, Spain, 1970-1993 and undated Language of the Material: Some of these items are in Spanish and some are in German. Various pamphlets about games, gambling and Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas coupon book, keno card with coupon, Las Vegas motel brochures and Local 711 Union of Gaming and Affiliated Casino Employees of America business card, 1969, 1971 and undated Containers box 01 folder 01 box 01 folder 02 box 01 folder 03 Pamphlets about slot machines, undated box 01 folder 04 Various pamphlets, brochures, articles and notes, both handwritten and printed, about gaming systems; roulette system cards from Harold's Club in Reno, Nevada and Hotel Fremont in Las Vegas, Nevada; bibliography and gambling quiz from York University and a bibliography of recommended gambling books, 1948-1971 and undated Gaming legislation: Various newspaper articles about gambling legislation in England and a report on Statutory Instruments, London, England; State of Illinois tax forms; copy of a Massachusetts Act on raffles and bazaars; congressional record of 92th Congress, first session; report on New York State lottery and a report on New York city police brutality; memorandum of First International Conference on Gambling; dictionary of police terms used in Knapp Commission hearings; a photo copy of article of "Casino sued by attorney," and a copy of "The Sportsman Magazine", 1950-1971 box 01 folder 05 box 01 folder 06 Bahamas resort and casino information Paradise Island Resort Nassau, Bahamas: pamphlets, advertisements and General Manager Eddie Cellini's business card; "Paradise Island News" newspaper and opening night invitation, 1968, 1970 and undated El Casino and Monte Carlo Casino Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, fliers, pamphlets and brochures, souvenir gaming guide and fifth Anniversary Party invitation, 1970 and undated Promotional events: invitations to attend various events at Lucayan Beach Hotel Freeport, Grand Bahamas; Curacao Hilton Hotel Curacao, Netherlands Antilles; box 01 folder 07 box 01 folder 08 box 01 folder 09 - Page 5-
and the Stardust Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada; fliers for trips to St. Maarten Isle Hotel Netherlands Antilles; and San Jeronimo Hilton sales representative, Frank Farrell's business card. Two casino markers for S.R. Shapiro, $500.00 each, 1966-1971 and undated Gaming ephemera Souvenir playing cards: the Denver and Rio Grande Western and the Western Pacific Railways; actors and actresses of silent movies, and Buffalo and Niagara Falls, 1906 and undated Physical Description: 3 Items Dice: One metal set, one plastic set, undated Physical Description: 2 sets, 4 total Items Buttons: Tourism Works for Las Vegas, I've Been on Easy Street, undated Physical Description: 2 Items box 01 box 01 box 01 Twenty dollar roll from the Golden Goose, Las Vegas, Nevada, undated box 01 Table Decoration/ advertisement for Coors beer, undated box 01 folder 10 Testimonials of Lamb's Henny Game Fowls from the Detroit Bird Store, Shester A. Lamb proprietor, 1898-1900 Sweepstakes and Jai Alia tickets: Sweepstakes tickets from Cambridgeshire, England; New York, New York; and Dublin, Ireland. Jai Alia tickets from Fronton, Mexico and a Jai Alia program, Fronton, Mexico, 1964-1971 and undated box 01 folder 11 box 01 folder 12 - Page 6-