Nevada Senator Jean Ford (center, wearing glasses) and others entering a building during a trip throughout Nevada by the Nevada Federation of Women's Clubs to testify on child abuse prevention legislation.
Back of postcard, dated January 6, 1933. Reads: "Dear Edith and Ed. Having dinner here tonight with my charming neice, who is dressed in a beautiful black evening gown and never looked better in her life. Received Ed's letter and will answer shortly. Sorry to learn of your recent troubles and trust all has been adjusted by now. Lovingly, Warren."
Postcard from Mount Hood, Oregon, sent from "Lois" to Mr. & Mrs. Ed Giles in Goldfield, Nevada. Letter reads: "Lois Casman(?), Portland, Oregon. Dear Mr. & Mrs. Giles, Just a note to tell you we are having a nice rest among the trees and roses. I do wish, though, that Ihad an airplane. I would sail to Goldfield the first thing. If you have time, write me a few lines, telling me the 'news.' Love, Lois."
A messgae on the back of the photograph. It reads: "1920-1954. This was a mizers Castle in Goldfield Nevada. John Bush - lived here 30 years alone while saved 100 thousand dollars, no water or electricity were in this house He worked extremely(?) hard - was student of the Bible never spent nothing at all on himself. Cut his own hair wore socks on his feet in the winter saved on shoes and in the last(?) married a rich woman and is still living"
Back of the postcard. It was sent to Mrs. J. H. McHenry to Tonopah (Nev.) from someone named Harry. He sends the post card saying that he arrived to okay and that he will go mining that next morning. Received in Tonopah, Nevada on October 18, 1937.
One of the women in this photograph, stage name Elizabeth Shelly, real name Elizabeth Jean Woollett (born 1928, died 2014), was identified by her daughter, Rozzy. Rozzy also shared the following information: "this was a Donn Arden avant guard production on stage, an unusual one off for my mum - she spoke highly of Donn. She loved her days as a Bluebell Girl - she was a classically trained ballet dancer initially trained locally with Miss Hawkins and went on to train with Judith Espinosa. Elizabeth was a Bluebell Girl for 2 years (1952– 53) before she married in 1955."