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Long, Walter V. (Walter Varah), 1899-1986

Walter Varah Long (1899-1986) was an educator in Southern Nevada for 48 years and was active in local, state, and national efforts to improve education. Long was born in Pioche, Lincoln County, Nevada on August 21, 1899. He was raised in the farming community of Panaca, Nevada and graduated from Lincoln County High School. After teaching in Panaca for two years, he furthered his education, ultimately earning his Bachelor of Science degree in School Administration from the University of Utah.

Person

Letter and envelope from Mary Etta Syphus, Provo City, Utah to John M. Bunker, Logan City, Utah

Date

1894-01-13

Archival Collection

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.

Text

Photographs and documents of Charles Kendel (Sands Hotel executive), Las Vegas, May 13, 1968

Date

1968-05-13

Description

A photograph of Charles Kendel (Sands Hotel executive) receiving an award for the hotel's participation in the payroll savings plan for its employees' purchase of U. S. Savings Bonds. A letter from the U. S. Savings Bonds Division Treasury Department in Reno, Nevada and the "Share in Freedom Campaign" card for Sands Hotel employees accompany the photo.

Mixed Content

Photograph of a man flying an airplane, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1900-1936

Date

1900 to 1939

Description

A man flying an airplane while another man watches nearby.

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Photograph of three men near a plane, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1900-1936

Date

1900 to 1939

Description

An image of an automobile next to an airplane, with three men beside it.

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Photograph of people in a car next to a plane, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1900-1936

Date

1900 to 1939

Description

Two men sit inside of a car as they wait to start up the plane.

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Photograph of a plane and a possible pilot, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1900-1939

Date

1900 to 1939

Description

A plane labeled "Pacific Standard" sits on the desert floor. In the distance is a crowd of people.

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Photograph of a plane with people behind it, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1900-1939

Date

1900 to 1939

Description

A picture of a plane facing away from the crowd.

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Photograph of men standing in front of a plane, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1900-1939

Date

1900 to 1939

Description

Three men are standing in front of a plane before takeoff. It is possible that one of them is the pilot.

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