Take a look at the sequins and ostrich feathers inside the entertainment collections in UNLV Libraries. The historical archives take you behind the scenes of the Strip's most celebrated stages.
From the Archives
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Donn Arden was the man behind the magic of Jubilee!, Lido de Paris, Hallelujah Hollywood, and many other large-scale production shows in Las Vegas, Paris, and Reno. His papers, photographs, drawing and other historical documents are preserved in UNLV Libraries Special Collections.
A vintage Jubilee! advertisement.
The yellow feather showgirl costume design by Pete Menefee for Jubilee! (Donn Arden Papers/UNLV Special Collections)
Showgirl costume design for Samson & Delilah number by Pete Menefee for Jubilee! (Donn Arden Papers/UNLV Special Collections)
Showgirl costume design for
Male dancer costume design for
Sheer blue showgirl costume design for
Principal male dancer Samson costume design for Samson & Delilah number by Pete Menefee for Jubilee! (Donn Arden Papers/UNLV Special Collections)
Donn Arden and Miss Bluebell (Margaret Kelly) ca. 1980s. (Donn Arden Papers/UNLV Special Collections)
Cover of
Original program for Jubilee! show at the MGM Grand Hotel, 1981. (Donn Arden Papers/UNLV Special Collections)
Jubilee! cast photo on stage, ca. 1980s. (UNLV Special Collections)
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