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The Suicide Table at the Delta Saloon: postcard

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Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- The Suicide Table at the Delta Saloon in Virginia City, Nevada. Inscription with the image says, "The Delta Saloon was established in 1860. It ws most famous for its gaming rooms. On the 'Suicide Table' Bonanza kings bucked the Faro and lost as much as $38,000 on the turn of a card."

Digital ID

pho034054

Physical Identifier

0367_0116
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    Citation

    pho034054. Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection, approximately 1940-1990. PH-00367. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. http://n2t.net/ark:/62930/d1st7fb56

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    Digital Provenance

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

    Publisher

    University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Libraries

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