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Arlene Mathews Smith Papers

Identifier

MS-00069

Abstract

The Arlene Mathews Smith Papers are comprised of materials pertaining to the area around Panaca, Nevada, dating from 1917 to 1978, with a bulk of the items from the 1920s. The papers were collected while she lived in Panaca and consist of records and booklets from the 4-H Boys and Girls Club, two copies of the "Lincoln Lantern" dated 1927, and memorabilia.

Archival Collection

Report about flood control in Virgin and Moapa Valleys

Date

1938 to 1950

Description

Narrative that describes nineteen elements of the flood control program in the Virgin and Moapa Valleys.

Text

Anderson, George

George Robert “Bob” Anderson (1847?-1886?) was an early settler in Southern Nevada. He is best known for being the business partner of James Bernard Wilson. On January 31, 1875, they filed the deed to 320 acres located twenty-four miles west of Las Vegas, Nevada at the base of Sand Mountain in Cottonwood Valley. The property formerly known as ‘Williams Ranch’ or ‘Williams Homestead’ was renamed Sandstone Ranch. There they established a working cattle ranch and a goods delivery service.

Person

Arlene Mathews Smith Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00129

Abstract

The Arlene Mathews Smith Photograph Collection (1910-1945) is comprised of photographs of people and places in and around Panaca, Nevada. The collection contains a photograph album featuring Smith, her family and friends, and various residents and events around the area. Included as part of the collection are photographs from the Last Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Helen J. Stewart birthday scrapbook

Date

1924

Archival Collection

Description

Helen J. Stewart birthday scrapbook

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