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Aerial photograph showing construction activities, Basic Magnesium Inc., Henderson, Nevada, December 1, 1941

Date

1941-12-01

Description

View of construction of the Basic Magnesium Inc. plant from the air looking east.

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from front of photo: "McNeil construction Co. Magnesium plant, Las Vegas, Nevada, 12-1-41"

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Aerial photograph of Henderson, Nevada, March 31, 1942

Date

1942-03-31

Description

Early aerial view of Henderson, Nevada looking northwest over the Basic Magnesium plant and Whitney Mesa, showing demountable houses in various stages of construction..

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Aerial photograph showing Henderson, Nevada and the Basic Magnesium Inc. plant, March 31, 1942

Date

1942-03-31

Description

Aerial view of Henderson and the Basic Magnesium plant showing the terminal reservoir, demountable housing, and temporary boarding camp.

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Photograph of Pueblo Grande de Nevada, circa mid to late 1920s

Date

1925 to 1929

Description

An unidentified archeologist performing an excavation at Pueblo Grande de Nevada, also known as the "Lost City," near Overton, Nevada. Image may be included in Lost City Album, Nevada State Parks Collection.

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Photograph of Pueblo Grand de Nevada, circa mid to late 1920s

Date

1925 to 1929

Description

Description given with photograph: "A close-up view of the ancient metate, or grinding stone, located at the Southern end of the Pueblo Grande de Nevada. Fragments of pottery and stone grinders or pestles [sic] in view."

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Photograph of Ward charcoal ovens, White Pine County, Nevada, 1960-1961

Date

1960 to 1961

Description

The Ward charcoal ovens are one of many tourist attractions in White Pine County. These historic remnants of the old mining days in the West are located just outside of Ely.

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Geologic map of the Atomic Energy Commission Nevada Proving Grounds Area, Nye and Clark Counties, Nevada, 1952

Date

1952

Description

'At top of map: ' United States Department of the Interior. Geological Survey.' ' Bulletin 1021, Plate 32.' At bottom of map: 'Geology by Donald E. Hibbard and Mike S. Johnson, 1952.' 'Base from USAF Aeronautical Chart and Information Service, April 1952.' 'Interior--Geological Survey, Washington, D.C. MR-3767.' Scale 1:63,360 (W 116°10--W 115°55/N 37°15--N 36°40)
Geological Survey bulletin, 1021

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Postcard of an atomic explosion, Nevada, circa 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

Photograph of an atomic explosion at Frenchman's Flat which is located in the Nevada National Security Site. It is just south of Yucca Flat, in Southern Nevada.

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Mike Gunter oral history interview, 2013 February 01

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

After graduating from Bonanza High School in Las Vegas, Nevada, Gunter worked for Mercy Ambulance. He later worked as a paramedic at the Mercury Test Site, which helped pay for medical school at the University of Nevada.

Archival Collection

History of Emergency Medical Services in Nevada Oral History Interviews
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Collection Number: OH-00000
Collection Name: History of Emergency Medical Services in Nevada Oral History Interviews
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

Archival Component

Smoke Ranch: Phase II, 1988 November 26

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set includes: site plans, grading plans, water and sewer plans and utility plans.

This set includes drawings for the Mueller Group (client) by Bronken Engineering Chartered (engineer).

Archival Collection

Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
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Collection Number: MS-00439
Collection Name: Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
Box/Folder: Roll 506

Archival Component