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Bertha Gresh Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00055

Abstract

The Bertha Gresh Photograph Collection dates between approximately 1902 and 1974. Materials include photographic prints and a corresponding photographic negative. Images depict Gresh as a young woman in Cedarburg, Wisconsin; with her husband Cyrus Gresh in Los Angeles, California; and at her home in Nelson, Nevada. Also included are images of the Rand Mine and the Wall Street Mine near Gresh's home in Nelson.

Archival Collection

Transcript of interview with Dorothy Kelsey by James M. Greene, January 20, 1975

Date

1975-01-20

Description

On January 20, 1975, collector James M. Greene interviewed housewife, Dorothy Kelsey (born May 28, 1916 in Kingman, Arizona) in her home in Nelson, Nevada. This interview covers the early days of Nelson, Searchlight, and Las Vegas, as Mrs. Kelsey offers an in-depth personal narrative on the life of a local old-timer. The interview concludes with a discussion on hotels and casinos.

Text

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.

Person

Photograph of the State Museum album cover,1900-1925

Description

Album cover only. Scanned pages: snv_002116 to snv_002146. Images are of Eldorado Canyon

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UNLV University Libraries Collection on Techatticup Mine

Identifier

MS-00734

Abstract

The UNLV University Libraries Collection on Techatticup Mine (1914-1923) is comprised of administrative and financial records associated with the Techatticup Mine, located in Clark County, Nevada south of Nelson, Nevada. The administrative documents include business reports, prospectuses, and assays. Administrative documents also include foreman reports, insurance records, warehouse inventories, correspondence, and notes relating to equipment, food, employment, and taxes. Financial records include account balances, payroll, purchasing records, statements, bills, receipts, and company vouchers.

Archival Collection

Film transparency of transmission lines in Boulder City, Nevada, January 1949

Date

1949-01

Description

Black and white image of transmission lines crossing a snow-covered Eldorado Canyon in Boulder City.

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Photograph of a mine in an unknown location, circa early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1910

Description

A mine possibly in Eldorado Canyon.

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Eva D. Peterson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01474

Abstract

Oral history interview with Eva D. Peterson conducted by James Greene on November 30, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Peterson discusses her life in Nelson, Nevada. Peterson talks about her family life and describes her career as an educator. Finally, Nelson mentions moving to other cities in Nevada such as Searchlight, Las Vegas, and Boulder City.

Archival Collection

Film transparency showing men fishing on the Colorado River, circa 1930s

Date

1931 to 1936

Archival Collection

Description

An image of two men in a fishing boat on the Colorado River near Murl Emery's trout camp at Eldorado Canyon.

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Photograph of steam tractor, Searchlight, Nevada, circa 1880s

Date

1880 to 1889

Description

Old steam tractor in Eldorado Canyon, Nevada.

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