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Las Vegas Valley map, Clark County, Nevada, June 1958

Date

1958

Description

'Compiled 1954. First revision - June 1958.' 'Area extends 9 miles north, 11 miles south, and 3 miles east, 3 miles west city limits of Las Vegas.' Original publisher: Campbell Realty. Scale [ca. 1:60,000. 1 in. to approx. 5,000 ft.]. Cadastral map. Hand-drawn red line around some sections on map.

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Map showing water pipeline in Clark Street, Las Vegas, Nev., August 1919

Date

1919-08

Description

'Exhibit A. L.A & S.L. R.R. Co., Los Angeles Division.' ' Las Vegas Land & Water Co., Las Vegas, Nev.' 'August 1919' (?) 'Approved [signed] C.F. Miller Div. Engr. '2-W-18.' Handwritten in lower left margin: 'Audit No.1987A. Expires 12/31/23.' Pipeline marked in yellow. Area of Las Vegas in map labeled as 'Clark's Las Vegas Townsite.' Scale: 1 in. = 400 ft.

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Map showing water connection for Moapa School District No. 17, Moapa, Nevada, August 1920

Date

1920-08

Description

'Exhibit A.' 'L.A. & S.L. R.R. Co., Los Angeles Division.' 'August 1920.' 'Approved, [signed] C.F. Miller, Div. Engr.' '2-W-49' hand-printed in lower right corner.'Audit # 3309 12/31/24" hand-printed in lower left margin. Scale: 1 in. = 100 ft

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Map of Ely Range Quadrangle, Lincoln County, Nevada, 1921

Date

1921

Description

'Edition of 1921.' 'W. H. Herron, Acting Chief Geographer; Geo. R. Davis, Geographer In Charge; Topography by H. H. Hodgeson, N. E. Ballmer, and W. B. Upton, Jr.; Control by H. H. Hodgeson, Roscoe Reeves, and D. S. Birkett. Surveyed in 1916.' At top of map: ' Topography, State of Nevada.' At upper left corner: ' Department of the Interior, Albert B. Fall, Secretary; U.S. Geological Survey, George Otis Smith, Director.' Southern Nevada Mining Map Collection. 15 minute series (topographic) Nevada.

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Map of Las Vegas, Nevada and surrounding Bureau of Land Management areas to the west and north, 1994

Date

1994

Description

'BLM edition, 1994.' 'Surface management status; mineral management status.' '1:100,000-scale topographic map showing highways, roads and other manmade structures; water features; contours and elevations in meters with conversions to feet; BLM recreation sites.' 'Edited and published by the Bureau of Land Management. Base map prepared by the U.S. Geological Survey.' I53:11/4-2

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Erle A. Taylor Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00237

Abstract

The Erle A. Taylor Photograph Collection (1959-1977) consists of photographic prints, slides, and negatives pertaining primarily to aviation in Nevada. The collection includes images of the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, McCarran International Airport, vintage airplanes, air shows, and assorted events and people, including Richard M. Nixon, Gerald Ford, Betty Ford, and Jack Nicklaus. Erle A. Taylor served as the aviation director for Clark County, Nevada throughout the 1970s.

Archival Collection

Mirage Hotel and Casino Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00247

Abstract

The Mirage Hotel and Casino Photograph Collection (1989) consists of color slides and a color negative depicting locations around the Mirage hotel and casino in 1989. Images include exterior shots of the lagoon and volcano fountain and interior shots of the resort's amenities.

Archival Collection

Ruth St. Denis Collection

Identifier

MS-00249

Abstract

The Ruth St. Denis Collection (1916-1986) contains materials relating to the St. Denis School of Dance in Los Angeles, California. Included are scrapbooks containing magazine cutouts from early 20th century performers and celebrities and programs featuring St. Denis or performances honoring her memory.

Archival Collection

Mary Jane Griffith Reiter Papers

Identifier

MS-00262

Abstract

The Mary Jane Griffith Reiter Papers date from 1919 to 1964. The papers document Nevada history and her family’s business and civic work; they contains her grandmother's will, a ledger detailing the costs and expenses for rental properties, and reports and minutes from the Colorado River Commission. It also includes a 1964 bibliography of materials on Nevada.

Archival Collection

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter scrapbook: "50 years of golden service"

Date

2015

Description

From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014).

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