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UNLV Libraries Collection of Luxor Hotel and Casino Promotional Materials and Reports (MS-00964)

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Luxor Hotel and Casino Promotional Materials and Reports includes press kits, press releases, promotional materials, publicity materials, and newspaper and magazine clippings for the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, dating from 1991 to 2006.

Finding Aid PDF

Date

1991 to 2006

Extent

1.30 Cubic Feet (2 boxes)
1.08 Linear Feet

Scope and Contents Note

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Luxor Hotel and Casino Promotional Materials and Reports includes press kits, press releases, promotional materials, publicity materials, and newspaper and magazine clippings for the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, dating from 1991 to 2006. This collection includes materials previously described as "Promotional and publicity material : Project X" and "Luxor a new vision for Las Vegas."

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 and Archives website for more information about reproductions and permissions to publish.

Arrangement

Arranged by material type.

Biographical / Historical Note

On November 14, 1991, William Bennett, CEO of Circus Circus Entertainment, Inc. at the time, announced plans to construct Project X, a resort themed after the ancient pyramids on the Las Vegas, Nevada Strip. On April 21, 1992, Project X was announced to be named the Luxor Hotel and Casino. On October 15, 1993 the Luxor began operation.

Source:

Waddell, L. (1993, October 15). "Resort opens a new era in LV," Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved from https://lasvegassun.com/news/1993/oct/15/resort-opens-new-era-lv/?history. Accessed September 13, 2019.

Related Collections

The following resources may provide additional informations related to the materials in this collection:

Las Vegas Casino and Hotel Advertisement Clippings Collection, 1986-1999. MS-00644. Special Collections, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada.

Preferred Citation

UNLV Libraries Collection of Luxor Hotel and Casino Promotional Materials and Reports, 1991-2006. MS-00964. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada.

Acquisition Note

Materials were acquired periodically by UNLV Special Collections and Archives from a variety of sources; accession number 2019-088.

Processing Note

In 2019 as part of an archival backlog elimination project, Miguel Dominguez and Kyle Gagnon compiled the materials from multiple sources that included subject files and previously cataloged material. Miguel Dominguez and Kyle Gagnon wrote the finding aid.

Resource Type

Collection

Collection Type

EAD ID

US::NVLN::MS00964

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