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Postcard of a man with two burros, Hoover Dam, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An artist's color rendering of a man riding a wagon cart pulled by two burros. Written on back of postcard: "The burro is a hardy, homely, pathetic, yet ludicrous little chap, an interesting bit in the colorful drama of the west. The burro and pack train are inseparably linked with the West's early history, especially with the prospector and mining." The postcard is titled "Blazing the Trail to Hoover Dam, Near Las Vegas, Nevada."
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Postcard of Arrowhead Trails, Nevada, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Color image of Arrowhead Trails in Nevada. Written on back of postcard: "The great Southwestern deserts are strange and colorful regions, nothing like them elsewhere on the face of the globe, places of rare beauty--that overwhelm, fascinate and intrigue--and bring health and contentment beyond reckoning. The postcard is titled "The Desert from Arrowhead Trail, Nevada."
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Postcard of a wild burro, Nevada, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An artist's color rendering of a wild burro looking out to the Nevada desert. Written on back of postcard: "The burro is one of the pioneer characters of the old West. Though burro pack outfits are still to be seen on the desert, the day of the burro is passing, along with the gunman, the cowboy and Indian, and other historic features of by-gone days. Like the Indians, he may still be seen, a figure from the romantic past. With his echoing bray, his hardihood, his sleepy good nature and homely appearance, he is an extremely interesting local character." Postcard is titled "'A Native Son of Southern Nevada,"
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Postcard of a desert scene, Southern Nevada, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An artist's color rendering of a desert scene in Nevada. Written on back of postcard: "The wind driven sand add only to the great loneliness and desolation of the desert, but whether in storm or sunset, moonrise or glaring sunlight of the mid-day, the ever changing desert has a fascination for all." Postcard is titled "The Desert in Southern Nevada, near Las Vegas."
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Postcard of Panamint Mountains, Death Valley, Nevada, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An artist's color rendering of Panamint Mountains located in the northern part of Mojave Desert in Death Valley.
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Postcard of an old prospector in the desert, Southern Nevada, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Color image of "An Old Prospector on the desert, Southern Nevada," as written on the front of the postcard. Printed on the back of the postcard: "The old prospector and his burros are inseparably linked with the West's early history. These little fellows carry him over precipitous trails, where other transportation fails; he thrives and multiplies where other 'critters' starve, and whoever hears his musical bray echoing in the morning, appreciates the aptness of his sobriquet. 'Desert Nightingale.'"
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Photograph of Jim Wilson, his sons, and Walter Bracken at Sandstone Ranch, Nevada, circa November 1904
Date
1904-11
Archival Collection
Description
Jim Wilson, his sons, and Walter Bracken at Sandstone ranch. Seated: James B. Wilson, Standing from left to right: Jim Wilson, unknown, Walter Bracken, and Tweed Wilson.
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Photograph of four generations of Squires women, Nevada, circa 1915-1935
Date
1915 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
Four generations of the Squires women. From left to right: Delphine Squires (seated), Florence Squires Boyer (standing), Alice Boyer (seated), Grandma (seated).
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Photograph of a game of cards, Las Vegas, January 4, 1944
Date
1944-01-04
Archival Collection
Description
From left to right: Ruth Ferron, Delphine Squires, Emma (Peggy) Marie (Schaefle) Schuyler, Anna Bracken, and Jeva Beckley, playing cards.
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Photograph of the production cast of "The Mikado," unknown location, circa early 1900s
Date
1906 to 1929
Archival Collection
Description
The production cast of "The Mikado." Written on the back: "See program in Lake-Eglington Papers."
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