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Richard B. Taylor Papers
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The Richard B. Taylor Papers (1920-1993) document Richard Taylor's career and interests as a longtime Las Vegas, Nevada businessman and local historian, including his work as an executive at the Hacienda Hotel and Casino. The materials also include maps, development plans, and local publications for the Nevada communities of Laughlin and Mount Charleston, as well as publicity and promotional materials for these projects. As an amateur historian, Taylor also collected information on Las Vegas, Laughlin, and Mount Charleston.
Archival Collection
Letter from F. R. McNamee (Los Angeles) to Leo McNamee about surface and underground water rights, May 23 1924
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Archival Collection
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Though the deed from Stewart makes no mention of water rights, it was McNamee's opinion that the water was part of the land and went with it.
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Letter from R. L. Adamson (Los Angeles) to F. H. Knickerbocker, August 16, 1929
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Archival Collection
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Summary of the lands purchased from the Stewart family by the Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Company.
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County agent project progress report, Home water supplies - domestic water improvement and water facilities, November 1, 1939
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Archival Collection
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Overview of the efforts throughout Clark County to increase domestic water supplies. Project Number: State Office No. 282, Clark County No. 22
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