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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."

Image

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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Photograph of blasting rock, Hoover Dam, circa 1932

Date

1931 to 1933

Description

Railroad workers at Hoover Dam site blasting rock in the background at noon-time; this was the site where cofferdam was built. Note on back: "High scalers setting off blasts on Nevada side. - W. A. Davis."

Image

Photograph of the Houssels House, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1983

Date

1983

Archival Collection

Description

Houssels House at its original site (1012 S. 6th St.), hidden behind a blooming bush. Site Name: Houssels House Street Address: 1012 South 6th Street

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Blanch Jackson Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00243

Abstract

The Blanch Jackson Photograph Collection (approximately 1900-1941) contains black-and-white photographic prints and negatives from the Jackson family’s life in Tonopah, Nevada and their travels to mining sites in Nevada and Arizona. Blanch, her husband Clyde, her father-in-law Colonel David Howell Jackson, their two sons, and some acquaintances are pictured in the photographs.

Archival Collection

Ernest Clary Papers on Basic Magnesium, Inc. Engineering Plans

Identifier

MS-00044

Abstract

The Ernest Clary Papers on Basic Magnesium, Inc. Engineering Plans (1941-1944) contain an essay written by Clary formalizing the engineering process in building Basic Magnesium, Inc. (BMI). Also included are maps of the area around the plant and site maps of the main BMI structures.

Archival Collection

Candle Hotel and Casino, 1983 June 23

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set includes: floor plans, preliminary sketches, interior elevations, finish schedules, roof plans, vertical circulation sections, construction details, site plans and exterior elevations.

This set includes drawings by Simonds Associates Architects (architect).

Archival Collection

Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00439
Collection Name: Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
Box/Folder: Roll 046

Archival Component

Escondido Village, 1985 January 18

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set includes: preliminary sketches, exterior perspectives, floor plans, redlining, finish/door/window schedules, building sections, framing plans, interior elevations, electrical plans, exterior elevations, construction details, site plans, rendered exterior perspectives, index sheet and roof plans.

Archival Collection

Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00439
Collection Name: Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
Box/Folder: Roll 174

Archival Component

Executive Park, 1985 March 26; 1985 August 26

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set includes: site plans, floor plans, framing plans, roof plans, building sections, interior elevations, exterior elevations, construction details, index sheet and foundation plans.

This set includes drawings for Executive Development Corp (client).

Archival Collection

Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00439
Collection Name: Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
Box/Folder: Roll 178

Archival Component