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Fall Festival Parade in Pahrump, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1980 to 1983

Description

From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series IV. Pahrump, Nevada -- Subseries IV.F. Hafen Family. The Saddle West Restaurant and Casino is visible in the background.

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Locations outside Nevada, 1978 to 2005

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

The Locations outside Nevada series (1978-2005) contains images of events and locations throughout the United States and abroad. The majority of the images were taken within the United States and consist primarily of panoramic views of major cities and natural landscapes. Examples of some of the many cities Paluzzi captured include San Francisco, California; San Diego, California; Aspen, Colorado; Honolulu, Hawaii; Chicago, Illinois; Kansas City, Missouri; New York City, New York; and Washington D.C. Famous national landmarks and memorials found in these cities include The White House, United States Capitol, and Vietnam War Memorial. Natural landscape images also vary wildly and feature well-known locations such as the Grand Canyon, Yosemite National Park, Death Valley, and The Great Smoky Mountains. Paluzzi also photographed many events and gatherings, such as balloon festivals, intertribal Native American ceremonies, world's fairs, and conventions. Additionally, major sporting events like National Football League (NFL) Super Bowls, World Series baseball games, Kentucky derbys, and automobile races are included. The remainder of the series consists of images taken abroad and include England, France, Belgium, and Canada. These images depict scenic views of major cities and famous landmarks, such as the Eiffel Tower, Versailles Palace, and the Brussels Grand Palace. A large gathering to see Pope John Paul II at the Sanctuaires Notre-Dame de Lourdes is also featured.

Archival Collection

Bob Paluzzi Panoramic Photographs
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00414
Collection Name: Bob Paluzzi Panoramic Photographs
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

No Vacancy mounted sign, Reno, Nevada

Date

2016 (year approximate) to 2020 (year approximate)

Description

A lit sign reading "No Vacancy" and "Office" for an unknown motel.


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ECV window sign, Reno, Nevada

Date

2016 (year approximate) to 2020 (year approximate)

Description

The ECV sign while lit.


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Chilton Centennial Tower, Elko, Nevada

Date

2016 (year approximate) to 2020 (year approximate)

Description

View of the Chilton Centennial Tower during the day and at night.


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Charles S. Sprague and Benjamin Gill Papers on Nevada Mining

Identifier

MS-00570

Abstract

The Charles S. Sprague and Benjamin Gill Papers on Nevada Mining (1904-1925) are comprised of various records from the mining companies owned and operated by businessmen Charles S. Sprague and Benjamin Gill who were active in the central Nevada boomtowns of Goldfield and Tonopah in the early twentieth century. Documents include correspondence, receipts and invoices, detailed records and copies of government legislative bills relating to the mining industry, and other business correspondence. Sprague's collection consists of his mining business correspondence dating from 1906 to 1925. Gill's papers are comprised of his business correspondence from 1916 to 1922.

Archival Collection

Slide of people at a protest near the Nevada Test Site, 1983

Date

1983

Description

Color image of a man with a video camera and possibly a reporter asking questions of protesters with the Lenten Desert Experience (also called the Nevada Desert Experience), a group demonstrating against nuclear testing.

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Slide of University of Nevada, Las Vegas, circa 1970s

Date

1970 to 1979

Description

A view of the Chemistry Building located at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

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Slide of University of Nevada, Las Vegas, circa 1970s

Date

1970 to 1979

Description

A view of the Chemistry Building located at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

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Photograph of men in car, Nevada, circa 1900-1906

Date

1900 to 1906

Archival Collection

Description

A group of men in a car at the "Spot where Nelson was killed" in Nevada.

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