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Photograph of a burro pack train, circa 1880s-1890s

Date

1880 to 1899

Archival Collection

Description

A burro pack train hauling basketry supplies. Two Indian women are riding burros. A young man rides one of the loaded burros, and another, hiding his face, is standing behind the other loaded burro. The three riders are identified on the photo, L-R: Dora Lee, Clara Lee, & Gus Lee. The location of the photograph is unknown. Possible locations are Ash Meadows or Pahrump, Nevada.

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Photograph of Chief Tecopa, Pahrump, Nevada, circa 1880s-1890s

Date

1880 to 1899

Archival Collection

Description

Chief Tecopa, location unknown. Chief Tacopa, leader of the Souther Paiute tribe, was born in Pahrump in 1815 and died in Pahnrump between 1904-1906. He is interred in the Chief Tecopa Cemetery, located on East Street next to the library Pahrump, Nevada. The photograph was most likely taken in Pahrump, Nevada.

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Postcard of poker hand with 3s, an 8, and a Jack with fortune telling, Chicago (Ill.),1939

Date

1900 to 1989

Description

A postcard illustrating five cards (three of spades, jack of spades, three of diamonds, eight of hearts, and three of hearts) n.d. The caption reads, "The Gentlemen's Card: You will make a pleasure trip soon, meet good hearts, with a kiss of lips and a fine time following 10 cards give a complete reading". "Copyright 1939 Exhibit Supply Co, Chicago, Made in the U.S.A."

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Postcard of poker hand with all suits and fortune telling, Chicago (Ill.),1939

Date

1900 to 1989

Description

A postcard illustrating five cards (ace of diamonds, six of spades, five of diamonds, jack of clubs, and five of hearts) n.d. The caption reads, "The Gentlemen's Card: You will receive a letter from out of town containing money giving you the necessary means to marry the girl you love. 5 cards give a complete reading". "Copyright 1939 Exhibit Supply Co, Chicago, Made in the U.S.A."

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Boat being towed down Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1930 (year approximate) to 1939 (year approximate)

Description

From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171). Car towing boat down Fremont Street - in front of Oasis Caf and Frontier Club. Photo by Ullom.

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Alan Bible, Flora Dungan, Myron Leavitt, and Grant Sawyer (identified from left to right) campaigning for political office: photographic print

Date

1960 (year approximate) to 1969 (year approximate)

Description

From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171)

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Cypress Gardens Water Ski Show for the 50th Anniversary of Hoover Dam: photographic print

Date

1985-07-31 to 1985-08-04

Description

From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171). Cypress Gardens Water Ski Show was one of the special events scheduled for the 50th Anniversary of Hoover Dam. Show presented by Las Vegas Events, Inc.

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Jimmy Durante and unidentified persons gambling at the Stardust Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1950 (year uncertain)

Description

From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171). Jimmy Durante (2nd from right) and others gambling at the Stardust Hotel. Photo by Jack Winer, Las Vegas Review Journal.

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Unidentified construction workers on top of a large piece of equipment: photographic print

Date

1932 (year approximate) to 1934 (year approximate)

Description

From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171). Men on truck-mounted giant drilling rig used to cut the diversion tunnels in Black Canyon during building of the Hoover dam.

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Youth Conservation Corps building at the Corn Creek Field Station in Nevada: photographic print

Date

1972 (year approximate)

Description

From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171). Pictured: right side of the building. Located at the Corn Creek Field Station. Photo by Dave E. Morelli.

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