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Photograph of aerial view of Mount Charleston (Nev.), March 1957
Date
1957-03
Archival Collection
Description
Aerial view of Mt. Charleston, taken from the helicopter. See Image 0131 080 pho023457.
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Photograph of young antelope, Mount Charleston (Nev.), 1957
Date
1957
Archival Collection
Description
Young antelope stands close for a picture in Mount Charleston. Inscription with photo indicates animal is "six weeks old."
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Photograph of man carrying fish on sidewalk, Overton (Nev.), 1940-1959
Date
1940 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Man carryies four fish down the streets of Overton. The first hang from hooks on a chain that the man has slung over his right shoulder; his back is to the camera. Image taken by Bureau of Reclamation, Boulder City, Nevada.
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Photograph of highway ribbon cutting at Mount Rose, Reno (Nev.), 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Ten men commemorate the opening of the highway that leads up to the Reno Ski Bowl at Mount Rose in Reno, Nevada. None of the men were identified. The car behind the men has a banner that reads "Official opening of the new Super Scenic Highway to the Sky to the Reno Ski Bowl;" The license plate [WA] stands for Washoe County, NV. Photograph taken by the Nevada State Highway Department.
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Photograph of aerial view of Stateline, Douglas (Nev.), 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Aerial view of Stateline, Nevada; Photograph taken by Nevada State Highway Department.
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Photograph of Trona Road grand opening, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Twelve men stand in the road, with two holding a map, to signify its grand opening. None of the men are identified, although the seventh man from the left looks like Dale Dorothy. Inscription with photograph reads "Road Opening (Trona Road) Las Vegas to Spring Mountain, Warner Springs."
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Photograph of Pahrump schoolhouse, Pahrump (Nev.), 1952
Date
1952
Archival Collection
Description
Schoolhouse stands in the middle of the Pahrump desert. A basketball hoop can be seen in front of the school, and the area is fenced in with what looks like chicken wire. The desert landscape stretches out beyond the building in all directions. Inscription with photograph reads: "2nd school (first burned). used up to 1952. Now 43 in new school, actual count."
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Photograph of families in front of Pahrump schoolhouse, Pahrump (Nev.), 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Families line up in front of the Pahrump schoolhouse. To the left, there is a table that appears to have refreshments on it.
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Photograph of school children with hats on, Pahrump (Nev.), September 26, 1954
Date
1954-09-26
Archival Collection
Description
Pahrump school children stand in rows wearing special hats for "Red Blanchard Day," honoring the beloved comedic radio personality.
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Photograph of Pahrump Store, Pahrump (Nev.), May, 1959
Date
1959-05
Archival Collection
Description
Pahrump Store stands tall with its name clearly displayed above the front entrance. License plates hang from wooden boards near the doorways.
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