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Full-Text Articles in American Popular Culture
The Promise Of Gangster Glamour: Sinatra, Vegas, And Alluring, Ethnicized, Excess, Laura Cook Kenna
The Promise Of Gangster Glamour: Sinatra, Vegas, And Alluring, Ethnicized, Excess, Laura Cook Kenna
Occasional Papers
Las Vegas has been linked with Frank Sinatra since the 1950s. The highly‐publicized performances of the Rat Pack (consisting of Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Joey Bishop, and Peter Lawford) at the Sands crystallized the image of Las Vegas as a place that mingled economic mobility with excess. This excess was often associated with ethnicity and frequently linked to crime. It was, however, the excess that made Las Vegas and Sinatra glamorous to many audiences.
Preservation Ethics In The Case Of Nebraska’S Nationally Registered Historic Properties, Darren Michael Adams
Preservation Ethics In The Case Of Nebraska’S Nationally Registered Historic Properties, Darren Michael Adams
Department of Geography: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
This dissertation focuses on the National Register of Historic Places and considers the geographical implications of valuing particular historic sites over others. Certain historical sites will either gain or lose desirability from one era to the next, this dissertation identifies and explains three unique preservation ethical eras, and it maps the sites which were selected during those eras. These eras are the Settlement Era (1966 – 1975), the Commercial Architecture Era (1976 – 1991), and the Progressive Planning Era (1992 – 2010). The findings show that transformations in the program included an early phase when state authorities listed historical resources …
"American Dream" Or Global Nightmare?, Melanie E. L. Bush
"American Dream" Or Global Nightmare?, Melanie E. L. Bush
Journal of Global Initiatives: Policy, Pedagogy, Perspective
In the United States we are witnessing a period of heightened contestation about the parameters of nationalism, patriotism, and loyalty. The oft-heard phrase "Support the Troops" now signifies the desire both to send more soldiers to war and to bring home those already in combat. This "nation of immigrants" has spawned a new generation of "minute-men" to defend national borders while mainstream discourse touts the benefits of "diversity." Dreams of upward mobility present for some during the mid-20th century seem now hazy at best as the proportional income of those at top grows while the rest of the population increasingly …
Keeping History Alive: David Mccullough And The Debate Between Popular And Academic History, James R. Allen
Keeping History Alive: David Mccullough And The Debate Between Popular And Academic History, James R. Allen
History
The purpose of this paper is to explore the differences between academic history and popular history through David McCullough, one of the most successful popular history writers. It attempts to reconcile the schism between the two schools of thought, and provide a middle ground where each can stand.
Solace In St. Louis: A Case Study In Heroic Cultural Nostalgia, Amanda J. Pinney
Solace In St. Louis: A Case Study In Heroic Cultural Nostalgia, Amanda J. Pinney
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
This thesis examines the response of American popular culture to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. By utilizing the September 17, 2001 pre-game ceremony, held at Busch Stadium as a case study example, larger generalizations are made about the role popular culture played in the days following the tragedy. In order to analyze this example, I have developed heroic cultural nostalgia, a framework that combines elements of myth, nostalgia and national identity. Heroic cultural nostalgia provides an explanation of how popular culture plays a role in crisis response. The framework highlights the role of individuals with heroic characteristics in …
The Powerful Mythology Surrounding Bugsy Siegel, Larry Gragg Ph.D.
The Powerful Mythology Surrounding Bugsy Siegel, Larry Gragg Ph.D.
Occasional Papers
Journalists, authors, filmmakers, and historians have been interested in Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel for over six decades. Collectively, they have crafted a cohesive mythological narrative of Siegel’s life one focused upon “rags to riches” success and his contributions to the development of Las Vegas, Nevada. Most attribute to Siegel the inspiration for not only the Flamingo Hotel‐Casino, but also for the glamorous, classy, flashy resort city Las Vegas became after World War II. This paper describes the development of the myth since Siegel’s murder in 1947 as well as how it has been sustained.
Lani Montreal Interview, Thi Navi Thach
Lani Montreal Interview, Thi Navi Thach
Asian American Art Oral History Project
2010 interview with Filipina teacher, writer, performer Lani T. Montreal by Thi Navi Thach
Ann Poochareon Interview, Christina Yang
Ann Poochareon Interview, Christina Yang
Asian American Art Oral History Project
2010 interview with new media artist Ann Poochareon by Christina Yang
Tatsu Aoki Interview, Brian Callahan
Tatsu Aoki Interview, Brian Callahan
Asian American Art Oral History Project
2010 interview with musician Tatsu Aoki
Tina Ramirez Interview, Karina Lopez
Tina Ramirez Interview, Karina Lopez
Asian American Art Oral History Project
2010 interview with poet Tina Ramirez
Dahuang Zhou Interview, Julia Lin
Dahuang Zhou Interview, Julia Lin
Asian American Art Oral History Project
2010 interview with multimedia artist and entrepreneur DaHuang Zhou
Chi Jang Yin Interview, Anna Huang
Chi Jang Yin Interview, Anna Huang
Asian American Art Oral History Project
2010 interview with experimental documentary filmmaker Chi Jang Yin by Anna Huang
Von Kommanivanh Interview, John Pluciennik
Von Kommanivanh Interview, John Pluciennik
Asian American Art Oral History Project
2010 interview with Loatian born/Chicago based painter Von Kommanivahn by John Pluciennik
Sam Del Rosario Interview, Nancy Shaba
Sam Del Rosario Interview, Nancy Shaba
Asian American Art Oral History Project
2010 interview with writer and the former ED of the Asian American Artists Collective- Chicago Sam del Rosario by Nancy Shaba.
Rominna Villasenor Interview, Jamelle Apolinar
Rominna Villasenor Interview, Jamelle Apolinar
Asian American Art Oral History Project
2010 interview with writer, performer, visual artist Rominna Villasenor by Jamelle Apolinar
Michiko Itatani Interview, Liza Rush
Michiko Itatani Interview, Liza Rush
Asian American Art Oral History Project
2010 interview with painter and School of the Art Institute of Chicago professor Michiko itatani by Liza Rush
Mike Park Interview, Ben Rogers
Mike Park Interview, Ben Rogers
Asian American Art Oral History Project
2010 interview with Mike Park from Asian Man Records by Ben Rogers
Ann Marie Chua Lee Interview, Jasmin M. Ortiz
Ann Marie Chua Lee Interview, Jasmin M. Ortiz
Asian American Art Oral History Project
2010 Interview with cosplay costume designer Anne Marie Chua Lee by Jasmin M. Ortiz
Lakewood Farm: The Private Zoo That The Public Loved, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
Lakewood Farm: The Private Zoo That The Public Loved, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
Faculty Publications
Lakewood Farm: The Private Zoo That the Public Loved is an article concerning the private zoo in Holland, Michigan, that was owned by Chicago coal merchant George Fulmer Getz and helped form the Illionois based Brookfiekd Zoo and John Ball Zoo of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Governing Gambling In The United States, Maria E. Garcia
Governing Gambling In The United States, Maria E. Garcia
CMC Senior Theses
The role risk taking has played in American history has helped shape current legislation concerning gambling. This thesis attempts to explain the discrepancies in legislation regarding distinct forms of gambling. While casinos are heavily regulated by state and federal laws, most statutes dealing with lotteries strive to regulate the activities of other parties instead of those of the lottery institutions. Incidentally, lotteries are the only form of gambling completely managed by the government. It can be inferred that the United States government is more concerned with people exploiting gambling than with the actual practice of wagering.
In an effort to …