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Photograph of men with mining equipment, circa early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1930
Archival Collection
Description
Men outside of a cabin near mining equipment in the southwest, possibly Nevada or Arizona.
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Photograph of board meeting for land development, Overton (Nev.), 1925-1935
Date
1925 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
Moapa Valley meeting of the board, although purpose of the meeting is debated. Cutright caption of photo reads: "Signing contract for Boulder Dam with Wix Co., Inc. in Federal Building in Las Vegas. Secretary of the Interior, Ray Lyman Wilbur at far right." A photgrapher at the scene, W.A. Davis, disagrees and says "Cutright caption is incorrect, although he may be correct that man on the right is Wilbur. I believe they signed the agreement for the buyout of St. Thomas. Final Settlement between town next to St. Thomas & Overton. Final settlement between government and Mormon farmers for their land." See Image pho023269, 0123 0169 for another image.
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Photograph of a Kahni (Paiute winter home), early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1920
Archival Collection
Description
Transcribed from photograph, "Southern Paiute - 7. The Kahni or winter home of the Southern Paiute was constructed of branches placed over a frame as shown. Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada. Courtesy of University of Nevada - Las Vegas Library Collection."
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Transparency pf unidentified people, circa 1900-1920
Date
1900 to 1920
Archival Collection
Description
Unidentified people posing at what is possibly the Stewart Ranch in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Postcard of W. R. Thomas residence, Las Vegas, circa early 1900s
Date
1905 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Exterior view of the "W. R. Thomas residence Las Vegas, Nevada," as described on the back of the postcard.
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Photograph of unknown girl, circa 1800-1900
Date
1800 to 1900
Archival Collection
Description
A portrait of an unknown girl probably a Clifton or Stocker relative.
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Photograph of a line of tents, circa early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
Description given with photograph: "Tents of the 87th Squadron (one of 125)."
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Photograph of cabins in desert, circa early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
A view of two single story cabins with electricity lines draped above them located somewhere in the desert.
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Photograph of Black Canyon, circa early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An aerial view of the Colorado River in Black Canyon. Handwritten on back of image: "Black Canyon."
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Slide of Colorado River, circa early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1930
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white slide of Colorado River and head of Black Canyon, pre-dam construction.
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