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Railroad outside Millers, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1908

Description

Railroad outside Millers, Nevada in 1908. Inscription with the image reads, "(David Garcia 1-26-90)."

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Events held in Tonopah, Nevada: photographic prints

Date

1902
1902-07-04
1902-09-01

Description

From the Nevada Mining Photograph Collection (PH-00361). -- Fourth of July, girls race, foot race.

Image

Students at a school in Millers, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1911

Description

From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series VI. Tonopah, Nevada -- Subseries VI.F. Potts-Cirac Family. The tall boy in the back row is either Jeanne Cirac Potts’ uncle, William Cirac, or her father, Louis Cirac.

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"Help Nevada Get In The Scrap!" Poster

Identifier

MS-01129

Abstract

"Help Nevada Get In The Scrap!" Poster (approximately 1941-1945) is a single poster produced by the Office of Civilian Defense during World War II as part of the "Victory Home" (V-Home) campaign. The poster outlines what common household items like tin cans, iron and steel scrap, and stockings and rags can be salvaged and sent to war production plants. The poster also lists the five point program of all V-Homes and also includes spaces where households could write the names of their Block Leader, Salvage Chairman, and Air Raid Warden. This poster lists Nellie Cashman of Las Vegas, Nevada as the Block Leader.

Archival Collection

Boulder City, Nevada, 1932-1952

Level of Description

Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

Materials contain photographs of Boulder City, Nevada from 1932 to 1952, including photographs of schools, children, construction projects, and architectural sketches.

Archival Collection

Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00214
Collection Name: Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Postcard of Business Section in Reno, Nevada, 1915

Date

1915

Description

A bird's eye view of the "Business section" of Reno, Nevada featuring storefronts, roads, and the skyline in the background.

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Las Vegas, Nevada, 1923 to 1989

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

Materials contain photographic slides of neon signs in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1923 to 1989. Materials include slides of hotels and casinos, wedding chapels, McCarran International Airport, and other local landmarks.

Archival Collection

Neon in Nevada Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00225
Collection Name: Neon in Nevada Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Patrick Meiklejohn Collection of Nevada Hotel and Casino Ephemera

Identifier

MS-00343

Abstract

The Patrick Meiklejohn Collection of Nevada Hotel and Casino Ephemera (1970s-1994) consists of 117 decks of casino and airline playing cards and casino marketing material and ephemera, including hats, keychains, bags, pens, napkins, and hotel room courtesy items.

Archival Collection

Slide of University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 1981

Date

1981

Description

A view of the James R. Dickinson Library at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). The addition was added after 1981.

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Buildings and tents in Reno, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1908 (year approximate)

Description

From the Nan Doughty Photograph Collection (PH-00240). Reproduction by Nevada Photo Service in approximately 1940.

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