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Photograph of mock wedding ceremony at road opening, Pahrump (Nev.), September 24, 1954

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Date

1954-09-24

Description

Mock wedding at Pahrump road opening, signifying Pahrump's "marriage" to the rest of the world because of its new connectivity. The "bride" stands under a small sign that reads "Miss Pahrump Valley" and wears a white veil. The "groom" wears a white suit jacket. The handwritten inscription on the right side of the photo reads: "Mock wedding Grand Opening, Pahrump." See Image 0131 116, pho023492.

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pho023490

Physical Identifier

0131_0114
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    pho023490. Dorothy Dorothy Photograph Collection. PH-00131. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. http://n2t.net/ark:/62930/d1416t51c.

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    Digitized materials: physical originals can be viewed in Special Collections and Archives reading room

    Language

    English

    Publisher

    University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Libraries

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