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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

Dayton, Nevada Gold Discovery Sesquicentennial Commemorative Plate

Identifier

MS-00772

Abstract

The Dayton, Nevada Gold Discovery Sesquicentennial Commemorative Plate collection (1999) contains one china plate commemorating the sesquicentennial of the discovery of gold in Dayton, Nevada in 1849.

Archival Collection

Aid for AIDS of Nevada "HIV/AIDS Information for People of Color" pamphlet

Date

1993-12

Description

From the Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada (MS-00802) -- Alphabetical research files -- AIDS: Organizations: Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) file.

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The Bucket of Blood Saloon in Virginia City, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Exterior view of the Bucket of Blood Saloon sign located in Virginia City, Nevada. Inscription with the image says, "This building, standing since 1876, is one of the most interesting buildings in the Old West."

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Nevada Senate Bill No. 155 by Senator Baker, March 2, 1949

Date

1949-03-02

Archival Collection

Description

Bill introduced by Senator Baker to amend the Water District Act to allow issuance of bonds and levying taxes for district operation and maintenance.

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Photograph of the Nevada chapter of the March of Dimes donation, Clark County, Nevada, September 24, 1975

Date

1975-09-24

Description

The Nevada Chapter of March of Dimes donated a vehicle to the Clark County Health District to be used as a mobile clinic in Clark County, Nevada. From left to right, the people pictured include Gil Blonsley, an unidentified individual, Otto Ravenholt, Seymour Brown and Reno Fruzza.

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Lisle Family Collection on Education in Beatty, Nevada

Identifier

MS-00212

Abstract

The Lisle Family Collection on Education in Beatty, Nevada, is comprised of photocopies of school records and correspondence from 1933 to 1948. It also includes an official voting register from the 1914 Beatty primary election. The photocopies were created approximately 1950.

Archival Collection

Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, April 4, 1978

Date

1978-04-04

Description

Agenda and meeting minutes for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Senate. CSUN Session 6 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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Laughlin, Nevada, 1986-1992

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

The Laughlin, Nevada Series (1986-1992) contains Taylor's materials on the growth and development of Laughlin, Nevada, including Chamber of Commerce meeting information, newsletters, El Mirage property and shopping center plans, appraisals, and history book research material.

Archival Collection

Richard B. Taylor Papers

Archival Component

Group seated; Fred Landau (man with the beard) at Nevada Test Site, Nevada: photographic slide

Date

1987-04

Description

From the Sister Klaryta Antoszewska Photograph Collection (PH-00352). Demonstration at Nevada Test Site.

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