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Modern Marvels. Las Vegas

A&E Television Networks, LLC. (Added Author). Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm) (Added Author). Films Media Group (Added Author).

Summary: This classic episode of Modern Marvels looks at the history of Las Vegas as it evolved from a desert oasis for gamblers to the 1990s when it started to become a family-friendly destination loaded with attractions.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 streaming video file (45 min.) : sd., col., digital file.
remote
electronic resource (video)
Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2011], c1996.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on January 19, 2011. Multi-User.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction to Las Vegas (2:32) -- From Sawdust to Stardust (7:09) -- The Rise of the Spectacle (8:20) -- Atomic Fashion (3:17) -- A Sign in the Desert (6:17) -- Entertainment Traditions (4:15) -- The Color of Money (4:13) -- Cradle of Culture (2:29) -- Sensational Shapes (6:12) -- All-American Town (1:14) -- Credits: Modern Marvels: Las Vegas (0:30)
Restrictions on Access Note:	Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
Target Audience Note:	6 & up.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff. Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
Source of Description Note:	Title from distributor's description.