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Film transparency of Ragtown, near Boulder City, Nevada, 1931

Date

1931

Description

Ragtown, on the shore of the Colorado River near Black Canyon (looking south), on the outskirts of Boulder City, Nevada, 1931.

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Register of the Hotel Nevada, July 1, 1910-Sept. 12, 1911

Date

1910 to 1911

Archival Collection

Description

Guest register for the Hotel Nevada which opened on the southeast corner of Main Street and Fremont Street in Las Vegas in 1906. This particular volume lists guest names and their home cities for the period spanning July 1910 through September 1911.
Site Name: Hotel Nevada (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Aerial photograph of Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1955

Description

From the Mary and Arthur Ackerman Photograph Collection (PH-00306). On the east side of the Strip from left to right: the Riviera Hotel and Casino and the Desert Inn Country Club and golf course. On the west side of the Strip from left to right: the Royal Nevada, Silver Slipper, and the New Frontier hotel-casinos. The Last Frontier Village is pictured to the left of the New Frontier including the Sportsdrome track that was used for jalopy races and rodeos.

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Photograph of Las Vegas Creek, Nevada, 1925

Date

1925

Description

Las Vegas Creek with what appears to be a wooden wire-wrapped pipeline running next to the creek.

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from handwritten inscription on back of photo by Elizabeth Harrington: "Las Vegas Creek, formed by the overflow from one well that supplied the town of Las Vegas with its complete water supply for many years. This picture taken in 1925 near the head of the creek. Las Vegas Creek furnished a welcome playground for many youths, especially in the hot weather."

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Walking Box Ranch, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1880 to 1979

Description

Bell Family Scrapbook scanning, Set 4, proofed 11.04.2010 Snow scene of Mojave desert surrounding Walking Box Ranch

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Walking Box Ranch, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1880 to 1979

Description

Bell Family Scrapbook scanning, Set 4, proofed 11.04.2010 Snow scene of corrals in Mojave desert surrounding Walking Box Ranch

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Walking Box Ranch, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1880 to 1979

Description

Bell Family Scrapbook scanning, Set 4, proofed 11.04.2010 Snow at the Walking Box Ranch. The bunkhouse is on the left

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Postcard of Valley of Fire, Nevada, circa 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Description

Color image of Valley of Fire. Written on the back of the postcard: "The Valley of Fire is a spectacular formation of red sandstone, so named because of atmospheric conditions, which bring out the brilliance of colors, resembling flames. It is also of interest for its Indian hieroglyphics and petrified forest."

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Photograph of the Truckee Railroad, Nevada, 1930-1940

Date

1930 to 1940

Description

A picture of Virginia and Truckee Railroad hauling silver from the Comstock Lode. Transcribed from back of photo, " 'Virginia and Truckee 'Reno' at Carson on turntable, under steam. White flag indicates 'Extra Run,' not a regularly scheduled run.' -Dave Coons"

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Nevada Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison for use on Lee Business School banner on May 23, 2016: digital photographs

Date

2016-05-23

Description

Photographs from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s) (PH-00388-05).

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