William F. Harrah authority and his managers appreciated his trust in their ability to manage his properties. Harrah used his influence to create the Nevada Gaming Control Board in 1955, an organization designed to regulate gaming in Nevada. In 1959, Harrah helped create an even stronger Gaming Commission to rid the state's casinos of corruption. Harrah was known for his relations with both his customers and employees. He was the first to invite African-American entertainers to perform in his casinos and welcome all races. He removed the color and sexual barrier by hiring women as dealers as well as other employees regardless of
Julius S. Held Collection of Rare Books Collection of Rare Books are available online through the Clark Digital Collections, and at the Internet Archive. Collection titles can be viewed in the Library Catalog. To access rare volumes at the Clark Art Institute Library, it is necessary for researchers to telephone, email, or write in advance of their visit; contact information is located on the home page. Julius S. Held Collection of Rare Books The Julius S. Held Collection of Rare Books is a research collection of 283 volumes which is held in the Library of the Clark Art Institute. The collection was assembled over the course of