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Photograph of people gambling in the Tonopah Club, Tonopah (Nev.), 1930-1950

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Date

1930 to 1950

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Gamblers sit and stand near various games in the Tonopah Club. On the far side of the room is the bar, and in the center there are slot machines. The area closes to the photographer appears to be for table games. See Image 0141 0020 pho023964. Transcription with photograph: "1950s. Bartender, Tony Perchetti. Man near center post facing camera, ""Felix"" Leonard Traynor, one of the founders of Weepah (deceased). Far right man with face almost obscurred but facing camera, ""Freck"" Lydon, Sheriff. Near center post in white shirt, Bill Kendall. In dark shirt between left and center posts, ""Happy"" Hapgood, worked firehouse." Site Name: Tonopah Club

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pho023968

Physical Identifier

0141_0024
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    pho023968. Minnie Perchetti Photograph Collection. PH-00141. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. http://n2t.net/ark:/62930/d1mk65f4d.

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    8.147 x 4.955 inches
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    Language

    English

    Publisher

    University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Libraries

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