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Photograph of Rockwell family members and others at a camp out, Las Vegas, circa early 1900s
Date
1910 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Early Las Vegans camp out: Gilda Mosbach (Earl in arms); Bessie Rockwell, Effie Rhodes.
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Newspaper, Nevada State Journal June 2, 1918
Date
1918-06-02
Description
Articles demonstrate attitudes and activities of women during World War including home economics, fashion, want ads. "Hooverized" recipes Herbert Hoover head of Amercan Food Administration encouraged Americans to voluntarily reduce food consumption to avoid rationing. Michelin Man
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Album 6: scenes in Southern Nevada, including the Kiel Ranch, Rhyolite, Nevada, and Thomas, Nevada: photographic prints
Date
1900 (year approximate) to 1939 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
From the Maurine and Fred Wilson and Dr. William S. Park Photograph Albums (PH-00222) -- Album 6
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Postcard showing Searchlight, Nevada, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
The view of the small town of Searchlight, Nevada. Formed in 1897, Searchlight is an old boomtown that was made popular when George Frederick Colton discovered gold at the location where the town is now built. Unnamed buildings cluster together in the center of the postcard while rocky terrain decorated with small shrubs and mines surround the city's outskirts. Transcribed onto the bottom of the postcard: "Searchlight, Nevada; Duplex Mine In Foreground." The Frasher's Foto logo is also printed onto the bottom right corner.
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The Nevada Club in Reno, Nevada: postcard
Date
1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- The Nevada Club in Reno, Nevada. Also visible is Harold's Club and the Reno Arch.
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The Nevada Club in Reno, Nevada: postcard
Date
1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- The Nevada Club in Reno, Nevada. Aslo visible is Harrah's and the Hotel Riverside in the distance.
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Slide of Nevada Club, Ely, Nevada, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the Hotel Nevada and Nevada Club in Ely. Various neon signs hanging off of the brick building read: "Coffee Shop;" "Cafe;" "Welcome, 21 Slots & Food, Dancing;" "Hotel Nevada, Free Parking."
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Bank of Nevada located in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print
Date
1930
Archival Collection
Description
From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171). "I worked as a teller in the Bank of Nevada for a year, 1930 1st and Fremont." Lesley W. Edwards
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Interior of Tonopah, Nevada (?) home: photographic prints
Date
1900 (year approximate) to 1902 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
From the Nevada Mining Photograph Collection (PH-00361).
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Postcard showing Searchlight, Nevada, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
The view of a street passing through Searchlight, Nevada. Formed in 1897, Searchlight is an old boomtown that was made popular when George Frederick Colton discovered gold at the location where the town is now built. Different shops and automobiles line the sides of the dirt road, while mountains and shrubs lie in the distance. Stores that reside on the left side of the street include The Big Store grocery and supply store, Arrowhead Garage, and a cafe. Buildings such as a garage and the Nevada Hotel stand on the opposing right side of the street. Transcribed onto the bottom of the postcard: "Searchlight, Nevada." The Frasher's Foto logo is also printed onto the bottom right corner.
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