March 6, 2016 Sunday
I had lunch today at the Brandeis University National
Committee fundraiser hosted by the Las Vegas Chapter of women alumnus. After
the meal, I spoke to these ladies about the history of the Las Vegas gambling
industry, and then I autographed books. The invitation, the great response of
these ladies to my speech, their many questions afterwards, and the number of
books they had me autograph indicates the popular interest in the authentic
history of organized crime and the Las Vegas gambling industry by women as well
as men.
The following pictures include the invitation, appropriately
titled "Hidden Lives" for the secret backgrounds of gangsters Moe
Dalitz and Benny Binion, who were so instrumental in the building of the Las
Vegas casino industry. In the picture at the speaker's podium after my
presentation, I still had the microphone in my hand. With me is Evelyn Brunner
who arranged my participation at this event and who was absolutely delightful
to work with. Thank you for a wonderful experience, Evelyn!
