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Tom Mead Photograph

Identifier

PH-00385

Abstract

The Tom Mead Photograph consists of a black-and-white photographic print from 1928. The image depicts members present for the Presidential signing of the Boulder Canyon Project Act on December 21, 1928, including Elwood Mead, Calvin Coolidge, and Hiram W. Johnson.

Archival Collection

Monty Brandt Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00198

Abstract

The Monty Brandt Photograph Collection consists of black-and-white photographic prints of the White Cross Drug Store on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1924 and 1955. Images include views of Fremont Street, as well as interior and exterior views of the White Cross Drug Store.

Archival Collection

Max R. McComb Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00179

Abstract

The Max R. McComb Photograph Collection (approximately 1970-1979) is comprised of five color photographic prints and corresponding negatives of Howell C. Garrison's home in Las Vegas, Nevada, taken for Max McComb's research paper on Howell C. Garrison, who was the mayor of the City of Las Vegas from 1941 to 1943.

Archival Collection

Marzette Lewis Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00372

Abstract

The Marzette Lewis Photograph Collection is comprised of one color photographic print depicting Marzette Lewis’ participation in the 2012 “Fix Our Schools — Yes on Question 2” campaign from 2012.

Archival Collection

Perri Family Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00181

Abstract

The Perri Family Photograph Collection (approximately 1950-1959) consists of black-and-white photographic prints and negatives of Las Vegas, Nevada landmarks such as McCarran Field, Last Frontier Village, and the Union Pacific Railroad Depot. The photographs depict the Perri family at these various locations. Also included in the collection are photographs of the Las Vegas Race Track and Las Vegas Fire Department.

Archival Collection

Pittman Family Photographs

Identifier

PH-00053

Abstract

The Pittman Family Photographs depict members of the Pittman and Brewington families in Nevada from 1922 to 1989. The photographs primarily depict Nevada Governor Vail Pittman and his wife Ida Louise “Liz” Brewington Pittman at political campaign and fundraising events, including the Helldorado Parade in Las Vegas, Nevada and at the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City, Nevada. The photographs also depict Governor Pittman with President Harry S. Truman, Jim Cashman, and family members. The photographs also include a group photograph of U.S. Senator Key Pittman with business executives representing the Union Pacific Railroad and the San Pedro Railroad. Lastly, the collection also contains family photographs of Ann Brewington, Ida Brewington Pittman's sister.

Archival Collection

Photograph and description of a mountain folding: photographic prints

Date

1910 (year approximate) to 1930 (year approximate)

Description

From the Chester R. Longwell Photograph Collection (PH-00311)

Mixed Content

Bob Parker Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00271

Abstract

The Bob Parker Photograph Collection consists of twenty-seven black-and-white photographic prints showcasing the construction of the Hoover Dam (Boulder Dam) from approximately 1930 to 1942.

Archival Collection

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.

Image

Revert Family Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00314

Abstract

The Revert Family Photograph Collection, approximately 1900 to 1920, consists of black-and-white photographic prints and negatives depicting landscape scenes of central and southern Nevada, Arizona, and southern California. The majority of images were taken from Albert and Henrietta Bucking Revert’s touring car.

Archival Collection