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Postcard of frustrated gamblers, approximately 1900s-1980s

Date

1900 to 1989

Description

A cartoon postcard depicts a poker scene where a man is looking for a penny chip under the table while all the other gamblers impatiently wait for him and make comments. The inscription above reads: "They'll Do It Every Time" by Jimmy Hatlo

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Postcard of W. R. Thomas residence, Las Vegas, circa early 1900s

Date

1905 to 1939

Description

Exterior view of the "W. R. Thomas residence Las Vegas, Nevada," as described on the back of the postcard.

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Women at the Clark County Mother of the Year Awards Ceremony: photographic print

Date

1978

Description

From the Fedora Bontempi Simpkin Photograph Collection (PH-00239). From left to right is Donna Eadie, 1978 Clark County Youngest Mother; Thora Larson, CC Humanitarian Mother; Nevada Lt. Governor Bob Rose, Elizabeth Hilbrecht, Clark County Professional Mother; Fran Trelease, Clark County Community Service Mother, and Filomena "Mom" Mirabelli, Clark County Pioneer Mother. (1978 Clark County Mother of the Year Award Ceremony)

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Film transparency of snow sheds covering railroad tracks in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, circa early to mid 1900s

Date

1900 to 1950

Description

An undated black and white image of snow sheds covering Central Pacific Railroad tracks in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

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Clark County Mother of the Year Awards and Celebration Committee: photographic print

Date

1982

Description

From the Fedora Bontempi Simpkin Photograph Collection (PH-00239). Clark County Mother of the Year Awards and Celebration Committee, 1982. From left to right is Marie Ripps, Fedora Bontempi Simpkin, Senator Howard Cannon, Ruth Cooper, and Ann Valder.

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Photograph of a Kahni (Paiute winter home), early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1920

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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Oliver Hardy and Jim Finlayson: photographic print and negative, approximately 1925 to 1927

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Nevada Division of State Parks Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00105
Collection Name: Nevada Division of State Parks Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 02, Box SH-021

Archival Component

Crew viewing film rushes: photographic print and negative, approximately 1925 to 1929

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Nevada Division of State Parks Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00105
Collection Name: Nevada Division of State Parks Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 03, Box SH-021

Archival Component

Kathleen Collins and unidentified others: photographic print and negative, approximately 1925 to 1929

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Nevada Division of State Parks Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00105
Collection Name: Nevada Division of State Parks Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 03, Box SH-021

Archival Component

Photograph of wagon filled with hay, circa 1900-1910

Date

1900 to 1910

Archival Collection

Description

A wagon filled with hay in a desert location, possibly in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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