Level of Description
Series
Identifier
II.
Scope and Contents
The Southern Nevada photographs depict towns, mines, railroads, workers, and settlers in Southern Nevada from 1863 to 1960. The photographs primarily depict Native American petroglyphs, desert landscapes, mines and mining machinery, and the archaeological dig at Pueblo Grande de Nevada (also known as the Lost City). The photographs depict the towns of Virginia City, Beatty, Genoa, Searchlight, Rhyolite, St. Thomas, Lost City, Pioche, and Overton. The items described include black-and-white photographic prints, postcards, negatives, and slides; items listed are photographic prints unless otherwise specified.
Date
1863-1960
Extent
1.81 Cubic Feet (10 hanging folders, 1 flat file, and 1 shared box of negatives)
2.60 Linear Feet
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00014
Collection Name: Fred and Maurine Wilson Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A
Collection Name: Fred and Maurine Wilson Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A
Additional Description
Arrangement
Materials remain in original order.
Administrative Information
English