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Index to aerial photographs of Reno, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1952 to 1954

Description

From the Army Mapping Service Aerial Photographs of Southern and Western Nevada (PH-00285). Aerial photographs, composites, and indices. Geological Survey, Army Map Service. Western United States. Project No. 22502-569. Contract No. DA-49-018eng 1404. Lot BH. Sheet NJ 11-1.

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Hank Harrison Photograph Collection on Helldorado Days

Identifier

PH-00212

Abstract

The Hank Harrison Photograph Collection on Helldorado Days contains two black-and-white photographs of the Helldorado Days festival in Las Vegas, Nevada from approximately 1940 to 1977. The first photograph depicts a rodeo clown distracting a bull; the second photograph is of Ned Romero, an actor in Helldorado.

Archival Collection

Geneva Stark Merwin Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00160

Abstract

The Geneva Stark Merwin Photograph Collection features photographic prints and negatives of locations throughout Pahrump, Nevada between 1941 and 1942. Primary locations include a Pahrump school and Pahrump Ranch, as well as locations in local fields and mountains. The photographs capture candid scenes of people walking to school and feeding animals.

Archival Collection

Larven Mason Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00166

Abstract

The Larven Mason Photograph Collection (approximately 1930 to 1939) consists of photographic negatives with corresponding black-and-white photographic prints, as well as additional black-and-white photographic prints. The images depict the mining equipment, personnel, operations, and housing for the Blue Diamond Corporation mine in Blue Diamond, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Jerry Norman, choreographer for Minsky's Burlesque, 1970s

Date

1970 to 1979

Description

Jerry Norman, choreographer for Minsky's Burlesque, posing on a chair.

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Unidentified military photographs: photographic print

Date

1880 to 1979

Description

Dorothy Bell Scans UNLV-Public Lands Institute

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Aerial photograph of Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1955

Description

From the Mary and Arthur Ackerman Photograph Collection (PH-00306). . The Dunes Hotel and Casino is pictured in the center, and the Flamingo Hotel and Casino is to the left.

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Jeanne Russell Janish Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00296

Abstract

The Jeanne Russell Janish Photograph Collection (1918-1974) consists of 48 black-and-white and color photographic prints that feature Janish's family, her husband Carl Janish, family homes and pets, and travel photographs from the United States, China, and South America.

Archival Collection

Sherwin "Scoop" Garside Photographs

Identifier

PH-00067

Abstract

The Sherwin “Scoop” Garside Photographs contain photographs from journalist and photographer “Scoop” Garside from 1907 to 1969. The photographs primarily depict events and buildings in Southern Nevada, including construction of the Hoover (Boulder) Dam, the Helldorado Parade in Las Vegas, Nevada, hotels and casinos, schools, and social events. The photographs also depict the Garside Family, including Las Vegas Review-Journal owner Frank Garside, “Scoop” Garside’s father.

Archival Collection

Alicia Lawrence Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00149

Abstract

The Alicia Lawrence Photograph Collection (1982) consists of black-and-white photographic prints and negatives which are reproductions of postcards dating from approximately 1938 to 1945. The images depict sites in Las Vegas, Nevada, including the Union Pacific Railroad Depot, Fremont Street during the annual Helldorado Parade, and the Clark County Courthouse.

Archival Collection