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Postcard of the Montezuma Club House, Goldfield, Nevada, circa 1900s
Date
1900 to 1909
Archival Collection
Description
A picture postcard of the exterior of the Elks' Montezuma Club building in Goldfield, Nevada, probably during its grand opening. The building is decorated with flags and banners and a string of electric light bulbs hangs over the street. The building was destroyed by a fire on September 29, 1924.
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Panoramic photograph of the Antelope quicksilver mining district in Nye County, Nevada, circa 1900s
Date
1900 to 1909
Archival Collection
Description
Panoramic view of the Antelope quicksilver (or mercury) mining district in Nye County, at the south end of the Cactus Range, thirty miles southeast of Goldfield, Nevada.
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Panoramic photograph of construction at Reimers Lumber Mill, Douglas County, Nevada, circa 1900s
Date
1900 to 1909
Archival Collection
Description
Panoramic view of a building being constructed at Reimers Lumber Mill located near Glenbrook, Nevada in Douglas County close to Lake Tahoe.
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Photograph of Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes in Helldorado Parade, Las Vegas, circa late 1940s - early 1950s
Date
1945 to 1955
Archival Collection
Description
The Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes holding flags and marching in the Helldorado Parade in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Photographs of Minsky's cast members in costume, 1970-1979
Date
1970 to 1979
Archival Collection
Description
An 11-photograph proof sheet of several Minsky's female cast members displaying costumes in various poses. The female dancers are wearing beaded bikini-style costumes with feathered headdresses. Some of the photos have a sign that reads "Produced by Harold Minsky."
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Photographs of Minsky's cast members in costume, 1970-1979
Date
1970 to 1979
Archival Collection
Description
A 12-photograph proof sheet of several Minsky's cast members displaying costumes in various poses. The male dancers are wearing dark pants, white shirts, and neckerchiefs. Many of the female dancers are wearing bikini-style costumes with a mirror-like reflective tile skirt, white knee boots, and white hats. One female dancers is wearing a long evening gown.
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Photograph of the interior of Frank Romero's restaurant, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1940s
Date
1940 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
Another view of the interior of Frank Romero's restaurant located at 122 S. First Street. Behind the counter is waitress Eddie Esparza. Handwritten on the back of the photo is "circa 1940." Eddie is also pictured in pho020012 (Image ID: 0052 0002). Site Name: Frank's Cafe (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 122 South Fir Street
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Photograph of Paiute women, early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1920
Archival Collection
Description
Written on the photo: "Northern Paiute - 2. Northern Paiute women of the early 1900s. On the left is Mary Davis and Nina (Davis) Smith. On the right is Myma Briggs. Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada. Courtesy of Nevada Historical Society."
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Photograph of Mary Lowe with rabbit blanket, early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1920
Archival Collection
Description
Transcribed from the picture, "Northern Paiute - 8. Mary Lowe, age 70, a Walker River Paiute, standing next to a rabbit blanket she made from 100 rabbit skins. Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada. Courtesy of The National Archives."
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Photograph of a Kahni (Paiute winter home), early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1920
Archival Collection
Description
Transcribed from photograph, "Southern Paiute - 7. The Kahni or winter home of the Southern Paiute was constructed of branches placed over a frame as shown. Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada. Courtesy of University of Nevada - Las Vegas Library Collection."
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