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The Mirage Resort's Kokomo Restaurant; photographic film

Date

1989

Description

Kokomo's restaurant located in the heart of the atrium rain forest in the Mirage Resort. Pictured are tables looking into the atrium with a view of the waterfall and lagoon. For external views of the resort, see Source ID 0247_0001, Digital ID pho026228 (daytime), and Source ID 0247_0003, Digital ID pho026230 (nighttime). For a view of one of the suites, see Source ID 0247_0002, Digital ID pho026229. The Mirage is a 3,044 room Polynesian-themed resort and casino resort located on the Las Vegas Strip that wad built by developer Steve Wynn and is currently owned and operated by MGM Resorts International.

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Don the Beachcomber dinner menu

Date

unspecified year in 196X (year uncertain)

Description

Note: Kenyon Menus (213) 871-1131, 2/78 at bottom right of page 5. "Copyright, 1941, Don the Beachcomber" at lower left of page 11 Menu insert: Spirits Lists; Advertisements; Wine lists Restaurant: Don the Beachcomber (Restaurant : Las Vegas, Nev.) Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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The Mirage Resort registration area: photographic film

Date

1989

Description

A view of the Mirage's 20,000-gallon saltwater aquarium and "Lost City of Mirage" village located at the registration area. The indoor coral reef is home to approximately 450 fish from 85 different species including angelfish, puffer fish, tangs and other exotic sea creatures. For external views of the resort, see Source ID 0247_0001, Digital ID pho026228 (daytime), and Source ID 0247_0003, Digital ID pho026230 (nighttime). For a view of one of the suites, see Source ID 0247_0002, Digital ID pho026229. The Mirage is a 3,044 room Polynesian-themed resort and casino resort located on the Las Vegas Strip that wad built by developer Steve Wynn and is currently owned and operated by MGM Resorts International.

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Brooks, Robert Lee, 1907-1995

Robert Lee "Bob" Brooks, who owned the Seven Seas popular Polynesian nightspot in Hollywood, California, built the Nevada Biltmore at the corner of Main Street and Bonanza Road in Las Vegas, Nevada. It opened on June 22, 1942 to much acclaim and attracted top names in entertainment. It consisted of a hotel, casino, and 32 detached bungalows. Brooks recreated his Seven Seas nightclub at the resort. He sold the Biltmore in 1944 and the property then changed hands several times. It reopened briefly as a resort for African Americans in 1949.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, March 22, 2004

Date

2004-03-22

Description

Includes meeting minutes, along with additional information about letters.

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