Guide to the MGM Mirage Corporation Records This finding aid was created by Joyce Moore, Brooks Whittaker, and Melise Leech. This copy was published on March 03, 2020. Persistent URL for this finding aid: http://n2t.net/ark:/62930/f13336 © 2020 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 MGM Mirage Corporation Records Table of Contents Summary Information ..................................................................................................................................... 3 Historical Background ..................................................................................................................................... 3 Scope and Contents Note ................................................................................................................................ 4 Arrangement .................................................................................................................................................... 5 Administrative Information ............................................................................................................................. 5 Related Materials ............................................................................................................................................. 6 Names and Subjects ........................................................................................................................................ 6 Collection Inventory ........................................................................................................................................ 7 Organizational records .................................................................................................................................. 7 Diversity and inclusion initiative files ......................................................................................................... 8 Mandalay Resort Group correspondence ................................................................................................... 10 Gambling ..................................................................................................................................................... 11 Marketing, promotional materials, and events ........................................................................................... 11 Visual materials .......................................................................................................................................... 13 Press clippings ............................................................................................................................................ 15 Audiovisual materials ................................................................................................................................. 16 - Page 2 - Guide to the MGM Mirage Corporation Records Summary Information Repository: University of Nevada, Las Vegas. University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives. Creator: MGM Mirage Title: MGM Mirage Corporation Records ID: MS-00096 Date [inclusive]: 1970 to 2009 Date [bulk]: 1989 to 2003 Physical Description: 25.90 Cubic Feet (40 boxes, 3 oversized boxes) Physical Description: 25.35 Linear Feet Language of the English Material: Abstract: The MGM Mirage Corporation Records date from 1970 to 2009 and consist of the records of the Las Vegas, Nevada based global entertainment company. The collection contains organizational records, employee newsletters, files about the MGM Mirage diversity and inclusion initiative, correspondence, reports on gambling addiction, gambling statistics, press clippings, and audiovisual materials. There are also photographs, photographic slides, and photographic negatives of performers, corporate executives, and MGM Mirage properties. Preferred Citation MGM Mirage Corporation Records, 1970-2009. MS-00096. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. ^ Return to Table of Contents Historical Background The company now known as MGM Resorts International is a Las Vegas, Nevada-based gaming and hospitality company that owns and operates 27 unique offerings throughout the United States and Asia. The company's roots can be traced back to 1969 when Kirk Kerkorian, owner of Tracinda Corporation, a private investment firm, built the Martin Stern Jr. designed International Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. At that time, the International Hotel was the world's largest hotel. That same year, Kerkorian purchased the movie studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and in 1973 built the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip with Martin Stern Jr. as designer. The MGM Grand would take the title as the world's largest hotel at that time. In 1986, Grand Name Co. was formed and renamed MGM Grand Inc. a year later. The MGM Grand Hotel and - Page 3- Guide to the MGM Mirage Corporation Records Casino was sold to Bally Manufacturing in 1986, who renamed the hotel Bally's. In 1993, Kerkorian built a new MGM Grand in Las Vegas that again would be the world's largest hotel complex at that time. In 1999, MGM Grand Inc. acquired Primadonna Resorts from Gary Primm. This added Whiskey Pete's, Buffalo Bill's and the Primm Valley Resort, all in Primm, Nevada to MGM's portfolio. In 2000, Kirk Kerkorian approached Steve Wynn, owner of Mirage Resorts Inc., with an offer to purchase his company at $17 a share. The offer was rejected but later a deal was reached at $21 a share. With this deal, MGM Grand Inc. now known as MGM Mirage, acquired fully or shares of: Mirage Hotel and Casino, Bellagio, Treasure Island, Monte Carlo, Boardwalk, Golden Nugget Las Vegas, Golden Nugget Laughlin, and Beau Rivage in Mississippi. In 2005, MGM Mirage acquired Mandalay Resort Group adding to it's portfolio: Mandalay Bay, Luxor, Excalibur, Circus Circus, and THEhotel. In 2010, the company was renamed MGM Resorts International to reflect the brand as a global entertainment company. Sources: "Company," MGM Resorts, accessed April 17, 2018. https://www.mgmresorts.com/en/company.html. "MGM Resorts International Company Profile," UNLV Center for Gaming Research, accessed April 17, 2018. gaming.unlv.edu/abstract/fin_mgm.html. Chronology 1969 Kirk Kerkorian purchased Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. 1969 International Hotel opened. Designed by Martin Stern Jr. 1973 MGM Grand Hotel opened. 1986 Grand Name Co. became subsidiary of Tracinda Corporation. 1987 Company renamed MGM Grand Inc. 2000 Acquired Mirage Resorts from Steve Wynn. Company renamed MGM Mirage. 2005 Acquired Mandalay Resort Group. 2010 Company renamed MGM Resorts International. ^ Return to Table of Contents Scope and Contents Note The MGM Mirage Corporation Records date from 1970 to 2009 and consist of the records of the Las Vegas, Nevada based global entertainment company. These records include organizational records, employee newsletters, hotel brochures and ephemera, correspondence, reports on gambling addiction, gambling statistics, and press clippings. There are audiovisual materials covering boxing events, interviews with - Page 4- Guide to the MGM Mirage Corporation Records Steve Wynn, and footage of MGM Mirage properties. The visual materials series consists of photographs, photographic slides, and photographic negatives of performers, corporate executives, and MGM Mirage properties. One series is devoted to the company's efforts to implement a diversity and inclusion initiative. This series contains annual diversity reports, diversity committee meeting minutes and correspondence, budgets, draft minority inclusion plans, presentations, hotel occupancy and revenue reports based on demographic, Las Vegas visitor statistics, research notes, minority supplier and contractor guides, and information about conferences and events for minority-and women-owned businesses. ^ Return to Table of Contents Arrangement These records are organized into eight series: Series I. Organizational records, 1989-2004; Series II. Diversity and inclusion initiative files, 1997-2004; Series III. Mandalay Resort Group correspondence, 2002-2005; Series IV. Gambling, 1992-2003; Series V. Marketing, promotional materials, and events, 1973-2009; Series VI. Visual materials, 1970-2002; Series VII. Press clippings, 1983-2003; Series VIII. Audiovisual, 1982-2005. ^ Return to Table of Contents Administrative Information Access Note Collection is open for research with the exception of materials that are closed in accordance with Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 463.120. Restrictions are noted at the file level of this inventory. Where use copies do not exist, production of use copies is required before access will be granted; this may delay research requests. Advanced notice is required. - Page 5- Guide to the MGM Mirage Corporation Records 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 collected in multiple accessions; accession numbers 2006-029, 2008-026, 2011-008, 2009-026, 2013-14, and 2013-026. Additional materials were donated in 2002 by Alan Feldman; accession number 2002-11. Processing Note Materials were processed in 2013 by Joyce Moore. In 2018, as part