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Photograph of Mrs. Edith Powell, Boulder City, Nevada, March 13, 1931

Date

1931-03-13

Description

Mrs. Edith Powell, the first woman resident of Boulder City, in Boulder City, Nevada. Mrs. Edith Powell is wearing a white dress and holding a small dog while standing in front of her wrinkled tent house.

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Slide of the Chinook Winds Casino, Lincoln City, Oregon, circa 1960s-1970s

Date

1960 to 1979

Description

The Chinook Winds Casino, located in Lincoln City, Oregon.

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Transcript of interview with Alexandar Grayson by David Glasco, March 15, 1981

Date

1981-03-15

Description

On March 15, 1981, collector David Glasco interviewed card dealer, Alexander Grayson (born March 27th, 1952 in Durham, North Carolina) in his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers the black experience in Las Vegas. Mr. Grayson also discusses prejudice, racism, education, and entertainment. Additionally, he recalls relocating to Las Vegas from North Carolina with his family when he was a child, as his father was in the Air Force.

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The Bucket of Blood Saloon in Virginia City, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Exterior view of the Bucket of Blood Saloon sign located in Virginia City, Nevada. Inscription with the image says, "This building, standing since 1876, is one of the most interesting buildings in the Old West."

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Photograph of construction of a water tank in Boulder City, circa 1931

Date

1931 to 1935

Description

Construction of a water tank in Boulder City.

Transcribed Notes: Written on back: "3-13-31; Reservoir tank to supply Boulder City - Tanks on hill above Boulder City"

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Film transparency of a welcoming banner, Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1931-1936

Date

1931 to 1936

Archival Collection

Description

An image of a car traveling down an unidentified street in Boulder City. Small houses line the left side of the street, as a Mobil gas station sits on the right side of the street. The banner hanging above the road reads: "Welcome to Boulder City."

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Film transparency of Ragtown, near Boulder City, Nevada, 1931

Date

1931

Description

Ragtown, on the shore of the Colorado River near Black Canyon (looking south), on the outskirts of Boulder City, Nevada, 1931.

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Photograph of a damaged train, Nevada, August 15, 1908

Date

1908-08-15

Archival Collection

Description

A picture of Bullfrog-Goldfield no. 13, August 15, 1908 after wreck with T&T passenger southbound at Evelyn, California. Inscribed on photo is: "Eng. 13 after the wreck. Aug. 9th -08. T. & T. R.R. F.G.P."

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Film transparency showing aerial view of Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1931-1940s

Date

1931 to 1949

Archival Collection

Description

An aerial view of Boulder City.

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Film transparency showing aerial view of Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1931-1940s

Date

1931 to 1949

Archival Collection

Description

An aerial view of Boulder City.

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