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Annette Lyon Collection of Las Vegas, Nevada Casino Ashtrays

Identifier

MS-00314

Abstract

The Annette Lyon Collection of Las Vegas, Nevada Casino Ashtrays dates from 1965 to 1990. The collection primarily contains various glass ashtrays from Las Vegas, Nevada hotels and casinos. The collection also contains pens from various Las Vegas hotels and casinos.

Archival Collection

Letter and envelope from John M Bunker, St. Thomas, Nevada to Mary Etta Syphus, Panaca, Nevada

Date

1894-08-27

Archival Collection

Description

From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter, an envelope, a typed transcription of the same letter, and a copy of original letter attached.

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Aerial photograph of Boulder Canyon, Nevada, 1931

Date

1931

Description

Aerial view of Boulder Canyon near Boulder City, Nevada, 1931.

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Photograph of businesses in Searchlight, Nevada, circa 1910s

Date

1910 to 1919

Description

Main business district of Searchlight Nevada. Both horses and automobiles are in the street.

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Photograph of an abandoned home, Rhyolite, Nevada, 1923

Date

1923

Description

Unidentified people standing outside of an abandoned adobe residence in Rhyolite, Nevada.

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Various mining company records for Goldfield, Nevada

Date

1907 to 1921

Description

From the Charles S. Sprague and Benjamin Gill Papers on Nevada Mining (MS-00570).

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Nevada Co-Operative Mining Company correspondence

Date

1914 to 1916

Description

From the Charles S. Sprague and Benjamin Gill Papers on Nevada Mining (MS-00570).

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Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Oral History Records

Identifier

UA-00084

Abstract

The Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Oral History Records (1995-2015) are comprised of Dr. Joanne Goodwin's research, communication, and publicity relating to the Las Vegas Women Oral History Project. The records include correspondence, photographs of interview participants, news clippings, and working drafts of transcripts. The records also contain oral history interview documentation for projects in which WRIN and Joanne Goodwin provided assistance and consultation.

Archival Collection

Collage of attractions in Laughlin, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- A collage of attractions in Laughlin, Nevada. Inscription with the image says, "Newest and friendliest playground in the Southwest! Located on the famous 'Nile of America,' the Colorado River. You can enjoy the numerous casinos, catch big Stripers, feed the burros in gold mining 'Ghost Town,' (Oatman, Arizona), boat ride the river... Laughlin, where you can RELAX!"

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Views of Boulder Dam and Las Vegas, Nevada

Description

"N.E. Johnson, photographer and publisher." Booklet consists primarily of photographs of the Colorado River in Black Canyon, prior to the construction of Hoover (Boulder) Dam, and photographs of people and businesses in early 20th-century Las Vegas.

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