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Letter and envelope from John M. Bunker, St. Thomas, Nevada to Mary Etta Syphus, Panaca, Nevada

Date

1984-09-27

Archival Collection

Description

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.

Text

Photograph of construction at the Goldfield Consolidated Mining Company, Goldfield, Nevada, circa 1907-1908

Date

1907 to 1908

Description

The Goldfield Consolidated Mining Company under construction in Goldfield, Nevada. The structures and surrounding area are covered with snow. The mining company was formed in 1907 and the mill was constructed late in the year and began processing ore in early 1908. The company was formed by George Nixon and George Wingfield. The mill continued running until 1918 when the company ceased operation.

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Boulder City, Nevada, 1932-1952

Level of Description

Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

Materials contain photographs of Boulder City, Nevada from 1932 to 1952, including photographs of schools, children, construction projects, and architectural sketches.

Archival Collection

Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00214
Collection Name: Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Slide of the Deser-est Motel, Ely, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

A color image of neon signs for the Deser-est Motel, located in Ely, Nevada, at night.

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Slide of Austin Pool and Slots, Austin, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

A color image of the neon sign for Austin Pool, Slots and Liquor, located in Austin, Nevada.

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Las Vegas, Nevada, 1923 to 1989

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

Materials contain photographic slides of neon signs in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1923 to 1989. Materials include slides of hotels and casinos, wedding chapels, McCarran International Airport, and other local landmarks.

Archival Collection

Neon in Nevada Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00225
Collection Name: Neon in Nevada Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Slide of University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 1981

Date

1981

Description

A view of the James R. Dickinson Library at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). The addition was added after 1981.

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Photograph of a group of miners, Nevada, circa 1900s

Date

1900 to 1909

Description

A group of men and boys posing outside of a mining building, probably in Nevada. "Grandpa J. H. Oates" is handwritten at the bottom.

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McGill Drugstore flag mounted wall sign, McGill, Nevada

Date

2016 (year approximate) to 2020 (year approximate)

Description

Views of the McGill Drugstore, now a museum, during the day with unlit neon. The original pharmacy was closed in 1979.

11 S 4th St, McGill, NV 89318


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Plaza Resort Club wall mounted sign, Reno, Nevada

Date

2016 (year approximate) to 2020 (year approximate)

Description

View of a wall mounted sign for Plaza Resort Club with lit neon.

121 West St, Reno, NV 89501


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