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Postcard of "gentlemens card" reading, approximately 1900s-1980s

Date

1900 to 1989

Description

A postcard illustrating five cards (king of hearts, four of spades, ace of spades, queen of clubs, and four of clubs) n.d. The caption reads, "Gentlemen's Card: You will be informed by a light complected man about the sickness and death of a dark complected lady friend. 5 cards give a complete reading".

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Postcard of Benny Binion quote, approximately 1900s-1980s

Date

1900 to 1989

Description

A postcard advertising Binion's Horseshoe Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada n.d. The card has a picture of Benny Binion of Binion's Horseshoe. The caption, a quote by Binion, reads, "treat them right, show them a good time, and the rest will take care of itself". Site Name: Binion's Horseshoe (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Postcard of straight hand in poker, approximately 1900s-1980s

Date

1900 to 1989

Description

A postcard illustrating five cards: the ace of spades through the ten of spades. The caption reads, "I'll play these: To hold this hand makes one feel fine but I'd rather hold your hand in mine. That's straight" n.d.

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Photograph of Nevada Hatch, Nevada, circa early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1939

Description

Handwritten description provided on back of image: "Nevada Hatch, family trad. That she was first Anglo-Saxon child born in Nevada." Included with the image is a copy of a typed letter which reads: "Miss Merle Irwin, Vista del Monte, #118 3775 Modoc Road Santa Barbara, California 93105. Jan. 10, 1978. University of Nevada, Library, Las Vegas. My dear Friends: A year ago my brother and I visited and talked to a lovely lady to whom I promised a photograph of a distant cousin in Michigan, named NEVADA HATCH, because it was said she was the first Anglo-Saxon child born in Nevada. I have now secured it from my brother, Warren Irwin, at 9457 Las Vegas Blvd., Paradise Spa #4, have had a copy made, and herewith send you the original. Sincerely, Merle Irwin." Individual Creator credit goes to H. B. Leckenby.

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Photograph of men in hats at railroad depot, Las Vegas (Nev.), early 1900s

Date

Unknown year in the century of the 1900s

Description

Group of unidentifed men wearing hats stand in front of the SP, LA, & SL Railroad Depot in Las Vegas [Taken in the early 1900s].

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Photograph of a small town, late 1800s-early 1900s

Date

1890 to 1910

Description

Part of a small town can be seen in the photograph, including homes, people, and pets.

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Photograph of a post office, late 1800s-early 1900s

Date

1885 to 1915

Description

People stand outside the post office with a mule and an automobile. The post office advertises Jevne's Bread.

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Photograph of men standing outside the Second Class Saloon, Round Mountain (Nev.), early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

Site Name: Second Class Saloon (Round Mountain, Nev.)

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Photograph of men outside Morse Investment Company office, Round Mountain (Nev.), early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

Site Name: Morse Investment Co. (Round Mountain, Nev.)

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Photograph of street scene outside Second Class Saloon, Round Mountain (Nev.), early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

Site Name: Second Class Saloon (Round Mountain, Nev.)

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