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Photographic slide of a man at Tule Springs, Nevada, November 7, 1962

Date

1962-11-07

Description

A man uses a broom inside a trench at Tule Springs, Nevada.

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Photograph of former Nevada Governor Paul Laxalt, 1966

Date

1966

Archival Collection

Description

Former Nevada Governor Paul Laxalt, as photographed in 1966. The location where the photograph was taken in unknown. Paul Dominique Laxalt (born August 2, 1922) was Governor of Nevada from 1967 to 1971 and a United States Senator from 1974 to 1987. In the media, the words "son of a Basque sheepherder" often accompanied his name. He was one of Ronald Reagan's closest friends in politics. In fact, after Reagan was elected President in 1980, the national press began to refer to Laxalt as "The First Friend." He is the older brother of Robert Laxalt, who was a noted and prolific writer. He is a member of the Republican Party.

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Postcard of former Nevada Governor Paul Laxalt, 1966

Date

1966

Archival Collection

Description

Former Nevada Governor Paul Laxalt, as photographed in 1966. The location where the photograph was taken in unknown. Paul Dominique Laxalt (born August 2, 1922) was Governor of Nevada from 1967 to 1971 and a United States Senator from 1974 to 1987. In the media, the words "son of a Basque sheepherder" often accompanied his name. He was one of Ronald Reagan's closest friends in politics. In fact, after Reagan was elected President in 1980, the national press began to refer to Laxalt as "The First Friend." He is the older brother of Robert Laxalt, who was a noted and prolific writer. He is a member of the Republican Party.

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Geologic reconnaissance map of portions of southwestern Nevada and eastern California, 1905

Date

1905

Description

At top of map: 'U.S. Geological Survey, Charles D. Walcott, director.' At bottom of map: 'E.M. Douglas, Geographer. R.H. Chapman, in charge of section.Triangulation and topography by R.H. Chapman and B.D. Stewart. Surveyed in 1905.' 'Geology by Sydney H. Ball. Geology in immediate vicinity of Goldfield and Bullfrog generalized from maps by F.L. Ransome assisted by George H. Garrey and W.H. Emmons.' Scale 1:250,000 (W 117°30--W 116°/N 38°--N 36°)

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Slide of law enforcement officers at demonstration near the Nevada Test Site, 1984

Date

1984

Description

Color image of the police near a demonstration held by the Lenten Desert Experience (also called the Nevada Desert Experience), a group protesting nuclear testing.

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Collage of scenes from Harvey's in Stateline, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Harvey's in Stateline, Nevada. "Experience the elegance of 575 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, the excitement of 24 hour gaming, and the enjoyment of dining in our many fine restaurants, only at Harvey's"

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Unloading the pack horses, Wardenot pasture, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1949

Description

From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series V. Smoky Valley, Nevada and Round Mountain, Nevada -- Subseries V.A. Carver, Carver-Duhme, and Carver-Book Families (Smoky Valley). Gerald Miller Carver and Gary Carver is partially visible (identified from left to right).

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Old ranch house on the Carver ranch, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1948 to 1949

Description

From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series V. Smoky Valley, Nevada and Round Mountain, Nevada -- Subseries V.A. Carver, Carver-Duhme, and Carver-Book Families (Smoky Valley). The water tank, which was filled by artesian water flow using a hydraulic ram, is on the right side.

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Cloudrock Court in the Ascaya development, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-08-05

Description

Looking south along Cloudrock Court in the Ascaya luxury home lot development. Infrastructure for Ascaya, carved into the McCullough Mountain range in Henderson, Nevada, was completed with materials mined from the site.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration Diploma Ceremony program

Date

1994-05-14

Description

Commencement program from University of Nevada, Las Vegas Commencement Programs and Graduation Lists (UA-00115).

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