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Photograph of Anson Call, 1864

Date

1890 to 1920

Description

Photograph of Anson Call who established Nevada's first port on the Colorado. He named the Port Call's Landing, afterwards known as Callville.

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Professional photograph of Rex Bell: photographic print

Date

1880 to 1979

Description

Dorothy Bell Scans UNLV-Public Lands Institute. Professional photograph of Rex Bell (George Francis Beldam).

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Professional photograph of Rex Bell: photographic print

Date

1880 to 1979

Description

Dorothy Bell Scans UNLV-Public Lands Institute. Professional photograph of Rex Bell (George Francis Beldam).

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Virginia Lelake Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00244

Abstract

The Virginia Lelake Photograph Collection (approximately 1952-1979) is comprised of thirty-eight black-and-white photographic prints depicting floats and performers at the Helldorado Parade in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Nelda Cole Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00128

Abstract

The Nelda Cole Photograph Collection consists of nineteen black-and-white photographic prints and three negatives, dated from approximately 1880 to 1920. Locations include Ely, McGill, Osceola, and Taylor, Nevada, the Copper Flat Mine near Ely, and the Shellenberger Ranch in White Pine County, Nevada. Also included are images of individuals and groups, mostly unidentified.

Archival Collection

Stanley Mitchell Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00155

Abstract

The Stanley Mitchell Photograph Collection (approximately 1900-1980) consists of black-and-white photographic prints. The images portray street scenes and residents from mining communities in Southern Nevada, including Beatty, Alamo, Goldfield, Nye County, Pioche, Carrara, Esmeralda County, and Belmont, Nevada. Other images include officials signing a water bond in Esmeralda County members of the Central Nevada Cattlemen’s Association, and the Little Oasis Market in Alamo.

Archival Collection

Edythe and Lloyd Katz Photographs

Identifier

PH-00250

Abstract

The Edythe and Lloyd Katz Photographs (1947-1986) contain photographs of the businesses operated by Las Vegas, Nevada entrepreneurs Edythe and Lloyd Katz. The photographs primarily depict the movie theaters purchased by the Katz Family, including the Guild Theatre (formerly the Palace Theatre) and the Fremont Theatre. The photographs also depict the Katz Family and the Helldorado Days parade.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Rex Bell on a horse: photographic print

Date

1880 to 1979

Description

Dorothy Bell Scans UNLV-Public Lands Institute. Photograph of Rex Bell (George Francis Beldam) on a horse.  Location is unknown.

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Passengers disembarking Thunderbird Plane: photograph

Date

1960 (year approximate) to 1979 (year approximate)

Description

Airplane for the Thunderbird Hotel with unidentified passengers disembarking. Stamp on back of photo: "Allen Photographers, Inc. Post Office Box 14667 Las Vegas, Nevada 89114."

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Helen J. Stewart Photographs

Identifier

PH-00104

Abstract

The Helen J. Stewart Photographs depict the Stewart Family from approximately 1860 to 1950. The photographs primarily depict Helen J. Stewart and her children as well as the Stewart Ranch (also know as the Las Vegas Ranch) in Southern Nevada. The photographs include the early Las Vegas, Nevada town site, landscapes of Southern Nevada and the American Southwest, mines and mining camps, railroads and railroad workers, the Las Vegas Fort (also known as the Old Mormon Fort), hotels and early businesses in Las Vegas, Native Americans and Native American artifacts, and postcards.

Archival Collection