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Postcard of pack mules, Belleville, Nevada, 1880s

Date

1880 to 1889

Description

Mule skinners (drivers) and pack mules assembled before a huge rick of cordwood at wood camp near Belleville, Nevada in 1880s. Wood provided fuel for ore mill. In the background, there are many tree stumps.

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Photograph of Pete Fabbe, Tonopah, Nevada, circa 1960s

Date

1960 to 1969

Archival Collection

Description

Pete Fabbe in Tonopah, Nevada.

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Southern Nevada Photo Album, image 104

Description

104.1 The new M.E. Church. ; 104.2 Tunnel on the Columbia River highway. ; 104.3 Peggy in Carlin, Nevada 1926. ; 104.4 Martha Morrison in her graduation gown. ; 104.5 Carlin schools. ; 104.6 Jazz Morrison.

Home Means Nevada: Folklife in the Silver State oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-00070

Abstract

The interviews in this original radio series were produced by the Folk Arts Program of the Nevada Arts Council (then Nevada State Council on the Arts) in 1986, in partnership with KUNR (Reno), KNPR (Las Vegas) and KOLO (Reno), and with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the State of Nevada. Scripting, editing, photography, and production were by folklorist Blanton Owen. Narration was by Deb Spring, KOLO Radio (Reno). The series consists of thirteen short segments documenting aspects of the traditional life and crafts of Nevada residents. A supplemental printed program provides additional information about each interviewee.

Archival Collection

Charter Hospital of Las Vegas, Nevada Records on Problem Gambling

Identifier

MS-00320

Abstract

The Charter Hospital of Las Vegas, Nevada Records on Problem Gambling are comprised of various professional papers, reports, articles, and documents related to compulsive gambling and pathological gambling dating from 1968 to 1987. The focus of the records is compulsive gambling, therapy and treatments, and Gambler's Anonymous. Many of the papers included are copies of articles and conference papers about problem gaming.

Archival Collection

Aerial photograph of Pioche, Nevada, circa 1880s

Date

1870 to 1889

Description

An aerial view of Pioche, Nevada during its silver mining boom. The "Million Dollar" Courthouse is the two-story brick building just to the right of the center of the photo. Buildings indentified as a bakery and a restaurant are also seen.

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Slide of Eldorado Casino sign, Henderson, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

Night view of the Eldorado Casino located at 140 South Water Street Henderson, Nevada. Originally the Wheel Casino, the Eldorado Casino was opened in 1962 and is now owned by Boyd Gaming Corporation.

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Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Artistic rendition of Caesar's Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The postcard reads, "I, Caesar, present my palace of pleasure..."

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Signs at Nevada Test Site: photographic slide

Date

1984-06

Description

From the Sister Klaryta Antoszewska Photograph Collection (PH-00352). Signs read: "NOTICE VEHICLES TRANSPORTING EXPLOSIVES STOP 1000 FT. AHEAD TELEPHONE FOR INSTRUCTIONS" and "UNAUTHORIZED EXPLOSIVES PROHIBITED ON THE NEVADA TEST SITE"

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Slide of Pahranagat Lake, Nevada, circa 1960s - 1970s

Date

1960 to 1979

Description

View of Pahranagat Lake in Nevada.

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