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Perkins, Richard F. , 1915-1996
Richard Fay "Chick" Perkins was born on March 3, 1915, in Overton, Nevada. He participated in his first archaeological expedition at age 17 and three years later formed a partnership with Dr. William S. Park to excavate, save, and record certain Lost City ruins. In 1956, he replaced his father, Fay Perkins, as curator of the Lost City Museum and remained in that position until his retirement in 1980. Perkins died on January 3, 1996, and is buried at Pioneer Hill Memorial Cemetery in Moapa Valley, Nevada.
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Photograph of Three Kids Mine, Henderson, Nevada, circa early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
A view of the Three Kids Mine located in Henderson, Nevada.
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Photograph of Three Kids Mine, Henderson, Nevada, circa early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
A view of the Three Kids Mine located in Henderson, Nevada.
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Photograph of Three Kids Mine, 1972
Date
1972
Archival Collection
Description
Handwritten description provided on back of image: "Three Kids Mine, 1972. Ore ramp and bin foundations." Group Creators credit goes to Leavitt.
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Photograph of Three Kids Mine, 1972
Date
1972
Archival Collection
Description
Handwritten description provided on back of image: "Three Kids Mine, 1972." Group Creators credit goes to Leavitt.
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Photograph of Three Kids Mine, 1972
Date
1972
Archival Collection
Description
Handwritten description provided on back of image: "Three Kids Mine, 1972. Foundation of plant mill." Group Creators credit goes to Leavitt.
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Photograph of Three Kids Mine, 1972
Date
1972
Archival Collection
Description
Handwritten description provided on back of image: "Three Kids Mine, 1972." Group Creators credit goes to Leavitt.
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Photograph of Three Kids Mine, 1972
Date
1972
Archival Collection
Description
Handwritten description provided on back of image: "Three Kids Mine, 1972." Group Creators credit goes to Leavitt.
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