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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, New Harper Hotel

Date

1905-03-27

Archival Collection

Description

Note: Cover has illustration titled "Progress" showing a couple driving an automobile decorated with American flags, while a train and airplane and factories are shown in the background. Page 2 has illustration of a diary open to Jan. 1st, a holly wreath, an inkwell and quill, and a lit candle. Includes music program; music performed by Jebe's Popular Orchestra. Prix fixe price is $1.00 Menu insert: Music Programs Restaurant: New Harper Hotel Location: Rock Island, Illinois, United States

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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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Photograph of Sam Young with others, Goodsprings (Nev.), early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

Sam Young and company in a motor car.

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Photograph of Railroad Eating House, Beatty (Nev.), early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

Caption: The Eating House, Beatty. Covered with vines and shrubs particularly a beautiful grapevine. The result of much labor and more water.
Site Name: Railroad Eating House (Beatty, Nev.)

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Photograph of a house being moved, Goldfield (Nev.), early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

Home being moved by wagon out of Goldfield
Caption: House moving day.

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Photograph of autos parked in downtown, Beatty (Nev.), early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

Caption: Lorraine's daddy's store. Beatty.

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Photograph of a little boy and donkey, Beatty (Nev.), early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

Per patron comment, the building behind the burro is the California Hotel.
Caption: A prospective prospector
Site Name: The California Hotel (Beatty, Nev.)

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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
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Collection Number: PH-00002
Collection Name: Charles P. Squires Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

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