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Map of the Bullfrog Mining District, Nye County, Nevada, circa 1905

Date

1901 to 1909

Description

'Compiled by Geo. E. Sherer and W.B. Milliken, miners and surveyors, Bull Frog, Nye Co., Nevada.' 'Photo. Lith. Britton & Rey, S.F.' Scale [ca. 1:16,800. 1 inch to approximately 1,400 feet]. Blueline print.

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Map of U.S. patent and location surveys in the Goldfield Mining District, Esmeralda and Nye Counties, Nevada, 1907

Date

1907

Description

'Elmer J. Chute, E.M. and Olmstead & Rich. U.S. Deputy Mineral Surveyors, 1907. Copyright 1907 by Elmer J. Chute, E.M., Goldfield, Nev.' Includes index Includes township and range grid. Scale [ca. 1:22,800. 1 in. to approx. 1900 feet]

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Topographic map of the Camp Mohave quadrangle in California, Nevada and Arizona, 1942

Date

1942

Description

Scale 1;250,000 ; polyconic projection (W 115°--W 114V/N 36V--N 35V) ; 1 map : col. ; 52 x 37 cm ; Relief shown by contours and spot heights. Contour interval 250 feet ; "Training map"--Center of upper margin of map ; "Base compiled from U.S. Geological Survey quadrangles. Control from U.S. Geological Survey. Revised from state highway maps for Arizona, Nevada and California" ; "Culture revisions shown in red based on reconnaissance by 67th Engr. Co. (Top.). May not be of same accuracy as base map." ; Map shows roads, trails, ponton sites, dam sites, possible air fields, possible landing fields, airports, water points, and impassable areas ; Map was originally restricted. "Classification cancelled by authority of Chief of Engineers letter of Jan. 22, 1946." ; Title at top of map: Nevada-Arizona-California : Camp Mohave quadrangle : grid zone F ; Army Map Service, U.S. Army.

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Map of California, territories of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada and Utah, circa 1863

Date

1861 to 1865

Description

40 x 62 cm. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington. "Historical and statistical view of the United States, 1860"--Verso. Atlas page numbers at top: 58-59. Arizona became a territory in 1863, and Nevada became a state on October 31, 1864, so this map was either published in 1863 or in 1864 before the end of October. Original publisher: Johnson and Ward.

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Map of approved mineral surveys in the Goldfield Mining District, Esmeralda and Nye Counties, Nevada, 1911

Date

1911

Description

'Compiled from records of the U.S. Surveyor General and other authentic sources by Davis and Byler, Mining Engineers, Goldfield, Nevada. Copyright 1908 by Davis and Byler. 1911.' Scale [ca. 1:9,600]. 1 in. to 800 feet. (W 117°14'--W 117°09'/N 37°46'--N 37°41'). Blueline print. Includes township and range grid. Library's copy has upper-left corner torn off and has circles drawn around and diagonal lines drawn on certain claims.

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Aid for AIDS of Nevada fan

Date

1990 (year approximate) to 1999 (year approximate)

Description

From the Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada (MS-00802) -- Alphabetical research files -- AIDS: Organizations: Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) file.

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Slide of the Nevada Theater, Wells, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

An image of the Nevada Theater located in Wells. The black and white neon sign located above the entrance doors to the building reads: "Nevada." Site Name: Nevada Theater (Wells, Nev.)

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Slide of Nevada Club, Ely, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

An image of the exterior of the Nevada Club and Hotel Nevada in Ely. Mounted onto the brick building and hanging over the club's entrance is a large sign of a miner with a pickaxe. Various neon signs read: "Welcome, 21 Slots & Food, Dancing;" "Hotel Nevada;" "Free Parking;" and "Nevada Club."

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Hotel Nevada billboard, Ely, Nevada

Date

2016 (year approximate) to 2020 (year approximate)

Description

View of the Hotel Nevada billboard reading "Hotel Nevada Western Hospitality."

501 E Aultman St, Ely, NV 89301


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Slide of Nevada Club, Ely, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

An image of the Hotel Nevada and Nevada Club in Ely. Various neon signs hanging off of the brick building read: "Coffee Shop;" "Cafe;" "Welcome, 21 Slots & Food, Dancing;" "Hotel Nevada, Free Parking."

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