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Film transparency of the Old Buck Station, Newark Valley, Nevada, 1955

Date

1955

Archival Collection

Anita Freeman Photograph Collection on Southern Nevada

Description

The Old Buck Station, where the Hill-Beachy freight line stopped to trade horses. To get to Buck Station from Illipah, head west on U.S. 50 for 20.2 miles. Exit right onto the old Elko-Hamilton Stage road (very poor, heavily rutted) and follow for 11 miles. Bear left at fork and continue for 9 miles to Buck Station. Buck Station was an important stop on the Elko-Hamilton stage line. The station was the scene of bustling activity during the late 1860s as travelers rushed from northern Nevada to Hamilton. The Hill-Beachy freight line used Buck Station as a place to switch horses. All was not safe and secure at Buck Station, however. In May 1869, the Wells-Fargo stage was held up. $40,000 was taken, and four men were killed. The money was never recovered, and legend has it that the treasure is buried somewhere near the station. When the robbers were caught, only a few miles away, they had already hidden the money. Once Hamilton began to decline in 1870, Buck Station lost its importance, and by the late 1870s the station was no longer used. In the 1880s, a small and very successful ranch began operations, continuing in business until the 1930s. Today there are extensive and fascinating remains at Buck Station.

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Film transparency of the Tropicana Hotel's float entry in the Helldorado Parade, Fremont Street, Las Vegas, Nevada, May, 1957

Date

1957-05

Archival Collection

Anita Freeman Photograph Collection on Southern Nevada

Description

The Tropicana Hotel's float entry in the Helldorado Parade, Fremont Street, May, 1957. The float's banner reads" 8th Wonder of the World, Tropicana Girls." There are five visible platforms on the float, with eight total platforms. "Sphinx", with two showgirls, "Parthenon", with one showgirl, "Tower of Pisa", with one showgirl, and "Hanging Garden", with one showgirl. The top platform has a showgirl riding in a giant flower. There are three platforms on the far side of the float that not visible. The first one is partially visible, with two pyramids visible. The name of the platform is not visible, and the showgirl is mostly obscured. The float has just padded Joe W. Brown's Horseshoe at the corner of Fremont Street and 2nd Street, and is passing the Boulder Club, located at 118 Fremont street. The Boulder Club was in operation from 1931-1960. A sign on the Boulder Club reads ""Farmer" Page - Enjoy the Old West - Jackpots, Craps, Bar, Keno, Roulette, Twenty-One." A smaller banner reads "J. K. Houssels - "Farmer" Page - Jim Young - Larry Hezzelwood." The Hotel Apache, and the Fremont Hotel are visible in the background.

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Letter and envelope from Mary Etta Syphus, Panaca, Nevada to John M. Bunker, Bunkerville, Nevada

Date

1894-08-24

Archival Collection

Syphus-Bunker Papers

Description

From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter, an envelope, a typed transcription of the same letter, and a copy of original letter attached.

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"UNLV to honor 1964 grad" Las Vegas Sun newspaper article

Date

1997-09-17

Archival Collection

Jon E. Cobain Papers

Description

September 17, 1997 Las Vegas Sun article by Debra D. Bass.

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UNLV Foundation letter and photograph

Date

2009-12-02

Archival Collection

Jon E. Cobain Papers

Description

Letter from Nancy H. Strouse, Executive Director, UNLV Foundation, to Jon Cobain. The photograph shows Jon Cobain, Bill Paulos, and Bill Wortman holding framed certificates of achievement.

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Correspondence, Mary Hildreth to Ed Kiel

Date

1899-10-26

Archival Collection

Sadie and Hampton George Papers

Description

This folder is from the "Correspondence" file of the Sadie and Hampton George Papers (MS-00434)

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Correspondence, Hill Street Improvement Association to Sadie George

Date

1917-05-03

Archival Collection

Sadie and Hampton George Papers

Description

This folder is from the "Correspondence" file of the Sadie and Hampton George Papers (MS-00434)

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Correspondence, Levi Syphus to Sadie George

Date

1921-08

Archival Collection

Sadie and Hampton George Papers

Description

This folder is from the "Correspondence" file of the Sadie and Hampton George Papers (MS-00434)

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Letter and envelope from Mary Etta Syphus, Panaca, Nevada to John M. Bunker, Eldorado Canyon, Nevada

Date

1891-04-19

Archival Collection

Syphus-Bunker Papers

Description

From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter, a typed transcription of the same letter, the original envelope with the stamp removed, and a copy of the original letter.

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Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Company double privy: architectural drawing

Date

1926-06-14
1927-05-05

Archival Collection

Union Pacific Railroad Collection

Description

From Union Pacific Railroad Collection (MS-00397). The scales are noted in the drawing. The bottom of the drawing says, "Material-Finish: All Finish Lumber Unless Otherwise Noted Shall Be [Opsas?] Wood Work Of Vault Shall Be O.P Rough. Exterior Of Privy Including Both Sides Of Door And Door Jamb: Also Wood Lattice Screen On All Sides Shall Be Painted With 3 Coats C.S. Lead & Oil Paint As Directed. Doors Shall Be Hung On 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" Botts. Doors Shall Be Provided With Rim Latch Knob Lock And Iron Barrel Bolt. Revisions: Added Vent Stacks, Seat Cover, Double Floor & Floor Shoe". 

The bottom corner of the drawing states, "Union Pacific System L.A. & S.L.R.R. Double Privy 5'x8' With Lattice Screen. Ass't Chief Engineer's Office. Los Angeles, Calif. Drawn By E.C.B. Traced By E.C.B. Checked By F.W.G. Date June 14, 1926. Scale As Noted. Revised May 5. 1927. Drawing No. 15637".

Also written on the drawing: "Two to be built at East Yard, Calif. One ' ' Big Springs, Nev. ' ' Las Vegas, Nev. ' ' Borden, Utah. ' ' Elgin, Nev. 1927. ' ' Dry Lake, Nev. 1927. ' '  Wann ' ' 1928 [crossed out]."

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