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Photograph of boxers and others in ring, Silver Peak (Nev.), September 4, 1939
Date
1939-09-04
Archival Collection
Description
Max Baer, boxer on left, stands near the ropes of the ring while others attend to challenging boxer, "Big Ed" Murphy. Onlookers and possibly the referee stand near with a megaphone. Transcription with photograph: "Max Baer fighter in photo. Ed Murphy was Baer's contender. Murphy was a Tonopah man living in Silver Peak. Knocked out in first round." See Image 0141 0032 pho024066.
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Photograph of band marching in streets, Tonopah (Nev.), 1940s
Date
1940 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
Marching band parades through town of Tonopah, Nevada on the Fourth of July. The marching men all hold brass instruments, passing stores such as "H. H. Bacon. Real Estate," "Miners Drug Store Inc.," a bank, and what appears to be a doctor's office ("Physicians & Surgeons") while onlookers line the streets.
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Photograph of crowd around contest stage, Tonopah (Nev.) 1940s
Date
1940 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
People stand around a wooden stage where participants appear to be kneeling. The men in the contest participate in a "Fourth of July drilling contest" as transcribed with photograph, next to a large sign that reads "Chrysler Plymouth Used Cars We Buy & Sell" on the streets of Tonopah, Nevada.
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Photograph of marching band and parade, Tonopah (Nev.), July 4, 1940
Date
1940-07-04
Archival Collection
Description
Parade with baton twirlers, flag holders, horse riders, and marching band walks through the streets of Tonopah, Nevada. Flags and decorations hang above the marchers, stretching across the street. Inscribed on bottom of photo in black ink: "4th 1940"
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Photograph of horseback riders carrying flag, Tonopah (Nev.), July 4, 1940
Date
1940-07-04
Archival Collection
Description
Parade of people on horseback ride through streets of Tonopah, Nevada on the Fourth of July. The man on the right holds an American flag. Identified closest to camera, left to right: "1. Phyllis Henderson 2. Byron Henderson." Inscribed on bottom of photo in black ink: "4th 1940"
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Photograph of men and women dancing at charity event, Tonopah (Nev.), 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Finely dressed men and women dance under shiny star decorations at the Elks Club "Hunred Down" for the Tonopah Charity Ball. The women wear long gowns and the men wear suits and ties.
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Photograph of high school basketball team banquet, Tonopah (Nev.), 1930-1950
Date
1930 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
Basketball team celebrates a successful season at their Awards Day Banquet, standing at the front of the room for the audience to cheer. Inscription with photograph: "Tonopah won state meet."
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Photograph of school children and teacher, Tonopah (Nev.), 1920-1950
Date
1920 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
Tonopah School's second grade class sits on the steps with their teacher, Miss Sullivan. Children within the three rows identified: "In first row: Willie Ryan, Thelma Flemming, Gertrude Stimson, Florence Ryan, Albert Wenzel, Willie O'Flarity, Geraldine Fitzgerald. In second row: Ruth Dunsdon, Evelyn Carlson, Dorothy Anderson, Edna Clary, Kathleen Griffin, Lawrence Metz, Bonnie McDonald, Tillie Evans, Thomas Lynch. In third row: Lillie McKay, Millie Truebey, Jack Howell, Ina Penaeu, Rose Wood, Thelma Rasmussen, Leonard Lyons, Ernest Rupy."
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Photograph of man and women cutting cake, Tonopah (Nev.), 1940-1955
Date
1940 to 1955
Archival Collection
Description
Man stands with seven women around table holding a knife, preparing to cut a cake. The table is decorated with a tablecloth and plates. Transcribed with the photograph: "Probably Dr. Joy's birthday," with people identified from left to right: "1. Dorothy Casener (now Evans) 2. Dr. Russell Joy 3. Mrs. Shirley Joy, his wife 4. Betty Franks, Belmont 5. Milka Beko Jacobson 6. Eunice O'Brien 7. Gert Harshman 8. Jerry Cavanaugh."
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Photograph of man and women with lamps, Tonopah (Nev.), 1940-1955
Date
1940 to 1955
Archival Collection
Description
Man in suit stands with two women. Beside them is a table with two lamps, and the man is holding the cord. Individuals identified in photograph from left to right: "1. Mary Sharp 2. Dr. Russsel Joy 3. Mary Perchetti, a nurse at hospital and friend of Dr. Joy." Transcription with photograph: "Probably retirement party at hospital."
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