View of the wall mounted signs for Elko General Merchandise at night with lit neon and during the day wiht unlit neon. The business has been open since 1936 at the same location.
416 Idaho St, Elko, NV 89801
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View of the Ho Hum Motel's flag mounted sign at dusk with unlit neon with detail shots of the office and vacancy signs.
025 S Virginia St #2417, Reno, NV 89502
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View of a flag mounted wall sign for the Castaway Inn directing guests to the office with unlit neon.
525 W 2nd St, Reno, NV 89503
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View of the double mounted sign for the Colt Casino during the day with unlit neon.
654 W Front St, Battle Mountain, NV 89820
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View of the wall mounted signs for the Coney Island Bar during the day with unlit neon.
2644 Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89431
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View of the roof mounted sign for El Tavern in Reno, including detail shots of the regular sign and the vacancy sign.
1801 W 4th St, Reno, NV 89503
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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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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
The Nevada Consolidated Copper Company Records (approximately 1887-1978) contain the business records of the company, including correspondence, freight bills, ledgers, maps, leaching data, and books relating to mining. The majority of the records post-date the company's name change to Kennecott Mining Company.
Archival Collection
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