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Slide of protesters kneeling in front of a van near the Nevada Test Site, 1984
Date
1984
Archival Collection
Description
Color image of activists kneeling down in front of a van. They are part of the Lenten Desert Experience (also called the Nevada Desert Experience), a group protesting nuclear testing.
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Postcard of C Street in Virginia City, Nevada, 1859 to late 1800s
Date
1859 to 1899
Archival Collection
Description
A view of C Street in Virginia City, Nevada. Street Address: C Street
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Slide of the Wagon Wheel Hotel, Wells, Nevada, circa 1940
Date
1939 to 1941
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the exterior of the Wagon Wheel Hotel located in Wells, Nevada. The neon sign hanging off of the side of the building reads: "Wagon Wheel Hotel, Cafe." Painted on another side is the text: "Steam Heated Baths in all Rooms." A sign advertising the Chevron Gas Station can be seen in the background. Site Name: Wagon Wheel Hotel (Wells, Nev.)
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Film transparency of Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1940s
Date
1941 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
An image of Nevada Way, a street in Boulder City. Cars are parked outside of various stores lining the street, such as a cafe and a Shell gas station. A white sign attached to a lamppost directs visitors to Hoover Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Swimming in Deep Spring, Ash Meadows, Nevada: photographic print
Date
1954 to 1956
Archival Collection
Description
From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series II. Ash Meadows, Nevada -- Subseries II.A. Goodson Family (Tubb Ranch). Gloria Miller is in the water in front on the left.
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Photograph of Westerner Motel, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1960s
Date
1960 to 1969
Archival Collection
Description
Exterior of Westerner Motel, 204 E. Owens Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Photograph of a residential home in Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1960s
Date
1960 to 1969
Archival Collection
Description
A residential home at 101-3 Hill Avenue at the corner of Princeton Street, Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Film transparency of a Parade, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1930's
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
A parade in Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1930's. The original image has been damaged.
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Photograph of construction at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, circa 1960s-1970s
Date
1960 to 1979
Archival Collection
Description
The Nevada Southern University Library expansion by construction of the second and third floors in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nevada Southern University (NSU) was later renamed the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).
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El Cortez Hotel and Casino 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) -- El Cortez Hotel and Casino on 239 West Second Street in Reno, Nevada 89505. 2 1/2 short blocks to center of Reno. Free parking, all air conditioned rooms, $10 doubles, $12 twins. $8 and $10 singles.
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