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Postcard of Winnemucca, Nevada, circa 1910s-1920s

Date

1910 to 1929

Description

A picture postcard showing a panoramic view of Winnemucca, Nevada, including the railroad depot.

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Aerial photograph of Pioche, Nevada, circa 1880s

Date

1880 to 1889

Description

Aerial view of Pioche, Nevada. The Dexter Stables and a mining operation in the background are visible.

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Laughlin, Nevada photographs, 1970-1990

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

The Laughlin, Nevada photographs depict the town of Laughlin, Nevada from 1970 to 1990. The photographs primarily depict hotels and casinos, the Laughlin Community Center, and ferries on the Colorado River. The photographs also depict Don Laughlin, the entrepreneur who purchased the land where Laughlin is located.

Archival Collection

Bill Willard Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00333
Collection Name: Bill Willard Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Department of Biology Scrapbooks

Identifier

UA-00019

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Department of Biology Scrapbooks (1966-1980) contain newspaper articles and photographs related to department interests and topics. The scrapbooks focus on student and faculty events.

Archival Collection

Southern Nevada photographs, 1863-1960

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

The Southern Nevada photographs depict towns, mines, railroads, workers, and settlers in Southern Nevada from 1863 to 1960. The photographs primarily depict Native American petroglyphs, desert landscapes, mines and mining machinery, and the archaeological dig at Pueblo Grande de Nevada (also known as the Lost City). The photographs depict the towns of Virginia City, Beatty, Genoa, Searchlight, Rhyolite, St. Thomas, Lost City, Pioche, and Overton. The items described include black-and-white photographic prints, postcards, negatives, and slides; items listed are photographic prints unless otherwise specified.

Archival Collection

Fred and Maurine Wilson Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00014
Collection Name: Fred and Maurine Wilson Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Cosmopolitan Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada Records

Identifier

MS-00689

Abstract

The Cosmopolitan Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada Records provide materials relating to the hotel's grand opening on December 15, 2010. Included are newspaper clippings, a poster pamphlet, gaming and rewards program information, and photographs of the hotel rooms. Also included is information about the art program, the shops, bars, nightclubs, and convention facilities.

Archival Collection

T. David Horton Photographs of Pioche, Nevada

Identifier

PH-00201

Abstract

The T. David Horton Photographs of Pioche, Nevada contain black-and-white photographs of several buildings in Pioche, Nevada in the 1960s. The collection contains photographs of the Pioche Power and Light Company, Pioche’s mine, crushing plant, cemetery, and oversize photographs of the town.

Archival Collection

Map of Las Vegas Valley, Clark County, Nevada, circa 1950-1956

Date

1950 to 1956

Description

'Nevada Title Insurance Co. Compiled by Tyson Engineering Co. ... Las Vegas, Nevada. Drawn by A.A. Elliott, Jr.' Shows sewer, water, gas and power lines, water treatment facilities, steam plants, boundaries of the Las Vegas Valley Water District and the Clark County Sanitation District boundaries. Scale [ca. 1:63,360. 1 in. to approx. 1 mile].

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Nevada Governor Paul Laxalt and Colonel Tom Miller standing next to a sign in Carson City, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1971-02-10

Archival Collection

Description

From the Jean Ford Photograph Collection (PH-00295) -- Handwritten on photo sleeve: "L-R: (?); Nevada Governor Paul Laxalt; Col. [Colonel] Tom Miller, Chairman, Nevada Parks Commission. They are standing by a sign giving a brief history of Carson City, Nevada State Capital. (2-27-69)."

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Film transparency of Hoover Dam, Nevada, 1961

Date

1961

Description

Hoover Dam near Boulder City, Nevada 1961. The visitor's center is visible.

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