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Photograph of Jim Butler, Tonopah, Nevada, circa 1900s

Date

1900 to 1909

Description

Jim Butler, the prospector who struck the first gold and silver ores in Tonopah, Nevada circa 1900, sitting in a rocking chair, probably in Tonopah.

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New Year's 1913, dinner menu, The Menger

Date

1913-01-01

Archival Collection

Description

Note: Cover has illustration of a cherub with a wreath around its arm and a large satchel, signing into a guest book dated "Wednesday, January 1st, Nineteen Thriteen," while a clock in the background shows 12:01. Includes music program; Menger Hotel Orchestra directed by H. Dybwad Menu insert: Music Programs Restaurant: The Menger Location: San Antonio, Texas, United States

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Photograph of a street, (Alaska), mid 1900s

Date

1935 to 1955

Description

An empty street in the peak hours of the morning in somewhere in Alaska. The side of the bus advertises, "Alaska Street car, one way 25 [cents] Two hour drive to all points of interest... July 4, 1898, Marshal of the day."

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Photograph of Lottie Wengert, Algona (Iowa), 1900-1910

Date

1900 to 1910

Archival Collection

Description

A portrait photograph of Lottie Wengert before she ws married. This photograph was taken in Algona, Iowa sometime between 1900-1910.

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Early Las Vegas, Nevada photographs, 1900-1940

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Series

Scope and Contents

The early Las Vegas, Nevada photographs document early Euro-American settlers in the Las Vegas Valley and the development of the original Las Vegas town site from approximately 1900 to 1940. The photographs depict the Union Pacific Railroad depot, early businesses on Fremont Street, the Clark County Courthouse, saloons, hotels, and casinos. The items described include black-and-white photographic prints, postcards, and negatives; items listed are photographic prints unless otherwise specified.

Archival Collection

Charles P. Squires Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00002
Collection Name: Charles P. Squires Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

New Years Eve Menu from the Sahara Hotel and Casino, 1981

Date

1981

Description

1981 Don Rickles & Eddie Fisher New Years Eve Menu from the Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Marian Judickis, Clark County Mother of the Year: photographic print

Date

1979

Description

From the Fedora Bontempi Simpkin Photograph Collection (PH-00239). From left to right is 1979 Clark County Mother of the Year, Marian Judickism; Rae Grossman, Clark County Senior Mother; Lt. Governor Myron Leavitt; Mary Coon, Clark County Foster Mother; and Jennifer (daughter of Virginia Mallin), receiving the Clark County Philanthropic Mother of the Year Award for her mother.

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Postcard of the Mizpah Hotel, Tonopah (Nev.), 1900-1920

Date

1900 to 1920

Archival Collection

Description

A different view of downtown Tonopah, Nevada giving the view of the Mizpah Hotel, a Western Union, a market, and a shop for mining supplies, 1900-1920

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Photograph of Black Canyon, circa 1900s

Date

1900 to 1910

Description

Black Canyon.

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Photograph of men, circa early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1929

Description

A group photo of men sitting on a rock. Their names and aliases are given on the back of the photograph.

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