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Photograph of Dale Dorothy with radio equipment, Pahrump (Nev.), circa 1951
Date
1950 to 1952
Archival Collection
Description
Close up of Dale Dorothy sitting with his radio equipment. He used the equipment to speak to lost air pilots over the deserts of Pahrump and guide them to their destinations. Inscription with photo reads: "Hamming it up, Dec. 3 (Dale Dorothy)" Site Name: Lazy 88 Ranch
Image
Nevada Mining Photograph Collection
Identifier
PH-00361
Abstract
The Nevada Mining Photograph Collection depicts mining activities, miners, and mining towns in Nevada from 1868 to 1937. The photographs primarily depict the towns of Tonopah, Nevada and Goldfield, Nevada, including mills, buildings, mine shafts, and panoramic views of the landscape. The photographs also depict Beatty, Lost City, Delamar, Candelaria, Winnemucca, Virginia City, Rhyolite, Elko, and Reno, Nevada. The photographs also include portraits of early settlers in Nevada, Native Americans, children, parades, celebrations, and funerals.
Archival Collection
