Guide to the UNLV Libraries Collection of Gaming Research Files
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Guide to the UNLV Libraries Collection of Gaming Research Files This finding aid was created by Christen Tranate. This copy was published on February 18, 2021. Persistent URL for this finding aid: http://n2t.net/ark:/62930/f1cx5q © 2021 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 [email protected] Guide to the UNLV Libraries Collection of Gaming Research Files Table of Contents Summary Information ..................................................................................................................................... 3 Scope and Contents Note ................................................................................................................................ 3 Arrangement Note ........................................................................................................................................... 4 Administrative Information ............................................................................................................................. 4 Related Materials ............................................................................................................................................. 5 Names and Subjects ........................................................................................................................................ 5 Collection Inventory ........................................................................................................................................ 5 - Page 2 - Guide to the UNLV Libraries Collection of Gaming Research Files Summary Information Repository: University of Nevada, Las Vegas. University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives. Creator: University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Libraries. Special Collections and Archives Title: UNLV Libraries Collection of Gaming Research Files ID: MS-00916 Date [inclusive]: approximately 1900 to 2019 Physical Description: 31.11 Cubic Feet (47 boxes, 1 oversized box) Physical Description: 26.81 Linear Feet Abstract: The UNLV Libraries Collection of Gaming Research Files is a collection of materials that date between approximately 1900 and 2019. The collection mainly consists of materials relating to conferences and expositions, gaming research files, and gaming technology and equipment catalogs. The conference and exposition materials include registration books, pamphlets, and printouts. The gaming research contains annual reports from different casinos and universities, as well as newspaper clippings and website printouts. The subject files are organized by state or international location, and contain clippings, printouts, and pamphlets related to different aspects of gaming. Gaming technology companies, software, and equipment catalogs are also found within the collection. The collection also contains DVDs, tapes, and several books on gaming practices as well as newspaper clippings, brochures, and documents related to problem gambling. Preferred Citation UNLV Libraries Collection of Gaming Research Files, approximately 1900-2019. MS-00916. Special Collection and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. ^ Return to Table of Contents Scope and Contents Note The UNLV Libraries Collection of Gaming Research Files is a collection of materials that date between approximately 1900 and 2019. The collection mainly consists of materials relating to conferences and expositions, gaming research files, and gaming technology and equipment catalogs. The conference and exposition materials include registration books, pamphlets, and printouts. The gaming research contains annual reports from different casinos and universities, as well as newspaper clippings and website printouts. - Page 3- Guide to the UNLV Libraries Collection of Gaming Research Files The subject files are organized by state or international location, and contain clippings, printouts, and pamphlets related to different aspects of gaming. Gaming technology companies, software, and equipment catalogs are also found within the collection. The collection also contains DVDs, tapes, and several books on gaming practices as well as newspaper clippings, brochures, and documents related to problem gambling. ^ Return to Table of Contents Arrangement Note Materials are arranged by topic. ^ Return to Table of Contents 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 and Archives website for more information about reproductions and permissions to publish. Acquisition Note Materials were periodically collected by the University Libraries Special Collections and Archives; accession number 2019-017. Processing Note In 2020, Christen Tranate rehoused the materials, wrote the finding aid, and entered the data into ArchivesSpace. ^ Return to Table of Contents - Page 4- Guide to the UNLV Libraries Collection of Gaming Research Files Related Materials Related Collections The following resources may provide additional information related to the materials in this collection: UNLV Libraries Collection of Gaming Artifacts and Ephemera, approximately 1863-2012. MS-00110. Special Collections, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. The UNLV Libraries Collection of Gaming Industry Promotional Materials and Reports, 1946-2019. MS-00997. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. UNLV Libraries Collection of Articles on Gaming and Las Vegas, Nevada Topics, approximately 18370-1999. MS-00626. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. ^ Return to Table of Contents Names and Subjects • Gambling • Casinos • Gaming -- Las Vegas (Nev.) • Gambling -- Equipment and supplies • Promotional materials • Convention centers • Compulsive gambling Collection Inventory Title/Description Containers Conferences and expositions 16th Annual Las Vegas International Hotel and Restaurant & Gaming Show: box 03 booklet, 1995 June 29 17th Annual Gaming Hall of Fame: invitation letter, 2005 box 04 1st Annual La Fleur's Lottery Wolrd Symposium: registration booklet, 1996 box 03 March 12 to 1996 March 16 22nd Annual Gaming Hall of Fame: booklet, 2010 box 04 - Page 5- Guide to the UNLV Libraries Collection of Gaming Research Files 2nd Annual Business of Gaming: registration booklets, 2008 March 27 to 2008 box 04 March 28 3rd Annual Alberta Conference: correspondence, 2004 box 04 9th Annual GIGSE Exhibition: pamphlet, 2007 June 05 to 2007 June 07 box 04 Ace Asian Casinos Expo: registration program, 2005 box 04 Advanced Gaming Regulator Seminar 1997 Conference: book, 1997 February 25 box 03 American Gaming Summit: program booklet, 1994 December 07 to 1994 box 03 December 09 American Gaming Summit: booklet, 1996 December 04 to 1996 December 06 box 03 American Gaming Summit Staying Ahead of the Curve: registration programs, box 03 1994 December 07 to 1994 December 09 Amusement Showcase International: pamphlet letter, 2005 March 03 to 2005 box 04 March 05 Asis International Seminar & Exhibits: registration booklet, 2003 September 15 box 03 to 2003 September 18 Bingo World Conference: registration and schedule booklet, 2006 March 07 to box 04 2006 March 09 Bingo World Conference Expo: registration booklet and mailer, 2004 March 09 box 04 to 2004 March 11 Canadian Casino & Gaming Industry Summit: registration booklets, 1995 April box 03 24 to 1995 April 25 Canadian Gaming Summit & Exhibition: regristration and programs, 2003 to box 04 2004 Physical Description: 5 Files Casino Design Global Buiness Conference: registration booklets, dvds, box 01 pamphlets, and prints, 2003 October 12 to 2003 October 14 box 02 Physical Description: 9 Files Casino Development: registration booklets, approximately 2000 to 2005 box 04 Casino Development Conference of Institute for International Research: purchase box 03 order and printouts, 1995 Casino Marketing Conference: booklet, 2007 July 17 to 2007 July 19 box 04 Celebrating 20 Years of Innovation Beverage & Food Convention: magazine and box 04 schedule, 2005 February 27 to 2005 March 02 Charitable Gaming Highlights: booklet, 2003 box 04 Charity Casino Night: registration and program, 2005 December 05 to 2005 box 04 December 08 Crocus-Expo Moscow: program, 2006 June 07 to 2006 June 09 box 04 Empower Scientific Games Customer Conference: program, 2017 March 07 to box 04 2017 March 09 - Page 6- Guide to the UNLV Libraries Collection of Gaming Research Files European Casino Congress & Expo: registration and program, 1991 June 25 to box 03 1991 June 27 European Gaming Institute Workshop in Amsterdam: registration and program, box 03 1996 Falmouth Institutes Gaming and Casino Trainging classes: registration, 2003 to box 03 2004 Gaming & Casinos World Australia: registration and program, 2003 to 2006 box 03 Gaming & Casinos World: correspondence, 2003 box 03 Gaming & Entertainment Finance and Investment Forum: book, 1998 April 20 to box 03 1998 April 22 Gaming and Wagering Security: registration pamphlet, 1996 September 30 to box 03 1996 October 01 Gaming Development: printouts, 1995 January 24 to 1995 January 26 box 03 Gaming Executive Summit Europe 2007: registration booklet, 2007 July 10 to box