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Photograph of Gilbert (Nev.), 1925
Date
1925-02-25
Archival Collection
Description
Gilbert, Nevada, February 25, 1925. Gilbert was located in the Monte Cristo Range, 26 miles west of Tonopah. There is an inscription on the back of the image: "The town was founded as the result of a rich gold strike in the area by the Gilbert brothers in 1924. At its height (1925-1927), the town's population exceeded 400. After the boom, the mines maintained a small, steady production until World War II eventually forced them to close. In addition to gold, the district produced lead, silver and high grade turquoise. Nevada Historical Society Collection." There is a date stamp: 1987.
Image
Mayme Hooper, 1925
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00221
Collection Name: Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 25
Collection Name: Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 25
Archival Component
Mileage, 1923-1925
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Union Pacific Railroad Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00397
Collection Name: Union Pacific Railroad Collection
Box/Folder: Box 81 (Restrictions apply)
Collection Name: Union Pacific Railroad Collection
Box/Folder: Box 81 (Restrictions apply)
Archival Component
Letter from Walter R. Bracken to F. H. Knickerbocker, April 23, 1925
Date
1925-04-23
Archival Collection
Description
Letter concerns handling of paychecks to railroad employees.
Text
Photograph of Goldfield (Nev.), early 1900s
Date
unspecified year in 190X
Archival Collection
Description
Photograph of Goldfield (Nev.), early 1900s
Image
Photograph of Tonopah (Nev.), early 1900s
Date
unspecified year in 190X
Archival Collection
Description
Photograph of Tonopah (Nev.), early 1900s
Image
Photograph of Goldfield (Nev.), early 1900s
Date
unspecified year in 190X
Archival Collection
Description
Photograph of Goldfield (Nev.), early 1900s
Image
Clark County Mother of the Year Records
Identifier
MS-00306
Abstract
The Clark County Mother of the Year Records (1970-1988) provide information about the annual award ceremony in Clark County, Nevada and its recipients. Included are newspaper clippings, press releases, correspondence, and biographies of the award winners.
Archival Collection
Postcard of Bisbee, (Ariz,), 1900-1920
Date
1900 to 1920
Archival Collection
Description
Postcard of Bisbee, (Ariz,), 1900-1920
Image
Photograph of Myrta Fenwick, 1900-1920
Date
1900 to 1920
Archival Collection
Description
Photograph of Myrta Fenwick, 1900-1920
Image