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Elizabeth Gemmell Frizzell Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00142

Abstract

The Elizabeth Gemmell Frizzell Photograph Collection, approximately 1982 to 2015, contains black-and-white photographic prints and negatives of depicting life at the Prince Mine in Pioche, Nevada. Images portray Tom Wah and his wife Gue Gim Wah posing in front of the one-room school house where Tom served meals and lived for a short time prior to purchasing the mine store. Images are reproductions created between 1982 and 2020 of scenes from approximately 1920 to 1939.

Archival Collection

Two unidentified children photographed with donkeys and dog: photographic print

Date

1900 (year approximate) to 1910 (year approximate)

Description

From the Nan Doughty Photograph Collection (PH-00240)

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Claudine Williams Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00351

Abstract

The Claudine Williams Photograph Collection (approximately 2007-2009) consists of nine optical disks containing ninety-eight digital surrogate images dating between 1940 and 2000. The images primarily portray Claudine Williams in publicity images for various hotel and casinos Williams and her husband owned alongside prominent individuals, including Dean Martin, Hillary and Bill Clinton, and Robert Reich. Other images depict Williams in her youth and with her family members. Additional materials include images of Williams’ business cards, articles in various Las Vegas and Nevada magazines and newspapers on Williams, and images of properties Williams operated.

Archival Collection

Frank C. "Doc" Jensen Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00264

Abstract

The Frank C. "Doc" Jensen Photograph Collection (approximately 1920-2005) is comprised of one black-and-white photographic reprint and copy negative of Frank Jensen standing near the partially-constructed Hoover Dam (Boulder Dam) and a photographic negative depicting Jensen in a naval dress uniform standing in front of a wall that indicates height.

Archival Collection

Elizabeth Nelson Patrick Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00138

Abstract

The Elizabeth Nelson Patrick Photograph Collection contains photographs from Nevada from 1940 to 1984. The photographs primarily depict buildings in Goldfield, Nevada and Tonopah, Nevada. The photographs also include postcards from the Sahara Hotel and the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada and from the Hoover (Boulder) Dam.

Archival Collection

Clyde F. Merrick Photographic Slides

Identifier

PH-00449

Abstract

The Clyde F. Merrick Photographic Slides (approximately 1971-1979) contain color photographic slides taken by Clyde F. Merrick, longtime resident of Las Vegas, Nevada. The majority of slides in this collection depict signs for different businesses around Las Vegas including the Las Vegas Strip and the Westside. Some of the businesses documented in this collection includes Fong's Garden, Leon's Shear Magic Beauty Salon, Lucas and Son's Antiques, Dick's Tricky Trikes, Mohan's Custom Tailors, the Twenty Grand Club, Owens TV Repair, and Caesars Palace. The collection also documents a variety of different types of businesses around Las Vegas including bars and nightclubs, beauty salons, car washes, gas stations, and restaurants. Merrick was also a car racing hobbyist and a number of slides in this collection depict what is presumed to be the Las Vegas Speedrome racetrack (later known the Las Vegas Motor Speedway). This collection also includes photographs of locations outside of Las Vegas and Southern Nevada.

Archival Collection

Morrison Family Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00213

Abstract

The Morrison Family Photograph Collection (1917-1933) consists of black-and-white and color photographic prints, negatives, and slides. The images primarily depict the Morrison family in Las Vegas, Nevada and the surrounding areas. Images portray youth activities in Nevada, including a local Boy Scouts Troop, Las Vegas High School students, Clark County High School students, as well as student activities at the University of Nevada, Reno. Also included are images of scenes around Las Vegas, including Mount Charleston, Little Falls, and the Colorado River prior to the Hoover Dam (Boulder Dam). Other images include Morrison family trips to California, Utah, Oregon, and Arizona.

Archival Collection

Charles Aplin Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00236

Abstract

The Charles Aplin Photograph Collection (approximately 1935-1955) consists of black-and-white photographic prints and negatives. The images primarily depict the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Las Vegas, Nevada chapter events and members. Also included are images of Las Vegas, Helldorado parades, and Conrad H. Mann, former president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Archival Collection

Jon E. Cobain: photographs

Date

1979

Archival Collection

Description

Photographs, a proof sheet, and correspondence with Jon E. Cobain. Photographs were taken by an unknown photographer in Oakland, California in 1979.

Mixed Content

Signed photograph of Montie Montana on a horse: photographic print

Date

1955

Description

Dorothy Bell Scans UNLV-Public Lands Institute. Promotional photograph of film star Montie Montana on a horse signed to Rex Bell. Written on the image: "To Rex Bell Best Wishes Montie Montana & Rex '55."
 

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