From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series IV. Pahrump, Nevada -- Subseries IV.H. Miscellaneous. L. A. "Rusty" Horgan moved to Pahrump, Nevada after purchasing a large block of land on the west side of the valley for $5.00 per acre. He came from Randsburg, California, where he had worked most of his time as a miner. Rusty was an avid hunter, dog trainer, and a real character. He was 1/2-owner and builder of the H&H Bar, located on East Street. The bar later burned down in a mysterious fire. Rusty spent his final years chewing tobacco and watching ball games.
A picture of the exterior of the Nevada State Prison in Carson City. It was established in 1862 and managed by the Nevada Department of Corrections. Site Name: Nevada State Prison (Carson City, Nev.)
The Nevada Wildlife Federation Records (1989-1997) consist of pamphlets, newsletters, periodic meeting minutes, and a copy of the bylaws of the Nevada Wildlife Federation.
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Faculty Publications (1950-2008) is comprised of reports, scholarly journal articles, and books that were written by UNLV faculty and staff. Publications also include book reviews and conference presentations. Subjects include biology, chemistry, English, and sociology.
From the Relda Whitney Leavitt Photograph Collection (PH-00162) -- Sunday school in Las Vegas, 1925. Photo taken on steps of the court house. Families of: Nathan and Rose Abbott; Isabel and Stowell Whitney; Lucy and Calvin Barnum; Liza and Wallace Jones; Louisa and Ira Earl; Wasden Family; Lucille and Marion Earl; Minnie Nay and girls; Mirandy Craven and daughters; Mina Stewart and Gelen; Kathryn Deverell; Lee Waite; Sumner Stewart and Family; Anna Bunker, Wendell Bunker, Vernon Bunker; Phyliss Henderickson; Louise Craw Sell; J. M. Dotson Family; Mrs. Orr and sons.
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Lied Library Architectural Records (1965-2010) are comprised of drawings and documents created by the American architecture firms of Welles Pugsley Architects and Leo A Daly Architects, as well as their associated consultants, engineers, and other professional collaborators. This collection documents the design and construction of Lied Library at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). The materials feature both hand-drawn and computer generated architectural drawings, ranging from preliminary sketches and artist renderings to schematic drawings and construction documents.