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Photograph of steam tractor, Searchlight, Nevada, circa 1880s
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Gresh, Bertha M., 1883-1975
Bertha Gresh resided in Nelson, Nevada for over 60 years, and was its longest living resident at the time she passed away at age 92 in 1975.
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Film transparency of a steam tractor, Nevada, May 1947
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Transcript of interview with Murl Emery by James M. Greene, October 18, 1974
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On October 18, 1974, James M. Greene interviewed Murl Emery (born June 7th, 1903 in Bolton, California) at his home in Nelson, Nevada. Also present during the interview is Mrs. Emery and Mr. Dutch Eckhart, a guest who has just arrived to visit with Mr. Emery. The interview covers Mr. Emery’s personal experience in and around Southern Nevada, particularly in the areas from Searchlight, Nevada to Nelson, to Boulder Canyon, but mostly on the Colorado River. Mr. Eckhart also helps to interject some insight into the popularity of the Model T Ford in those days and early days of newly paved roads. Additionally, they discuss water shortage, wells, the building of the railroad, and mining in Nevada. Mr. Emery also discusses the books that were written about his adventurous life, his discoveries and his explorations.
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Photograph of Cottonwood Landing on the Colorado River, 1946
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Archival Collection
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Landing at Cottonwood on the Colorado River
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Cottonwood Landing, 1946. In 1946 the National Park Service gave a temporary permit to Hurl Emery, then operating the Eldorado Fishing Camp at Eldorado Canyon, to establish a landing at Cottonwood. The dock shown was put in, also a few tent cabins, one serving as a store. It operated under these conditions for several years until a permanent lease was issued by bid to a new operator. Not shown is 16 miles of rough dirt road. Courtesy Ella Kay."
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Book B of the Mining Records of El Dorado Mining District, Lincoln Co., Nevada, opened January 1888
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The El Dorado Mining District Record Book G, May 13, 1913
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