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Photograph of trees and house at Las Vegas Ranch, circa 1905

Date

1905 (year approximate)

Description

Trees and house on the Las Vegas Ranch.

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from back of photo: "Our house taken from across the road and bridge. Stewart Ranch, Las Vegas, Nevada"

Image

Aerial photograph of Sunrise Mountain and Nellis AFB area, circa 1949

Date

1949 (year approximate)

Description

Sunrise Mountain and Nellis AFB area looking east.

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from handwritten notes on back: "View SE. In foreground, large fan S.E. of Nellis Air Force"

Image

Photograph of Lost City restorations and Lake Mead, southward direction, Nevada, 1939

Date

1939

Description

View from the back side of the restorations looking south toward the approaching water.

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Lost City restorations and rising Lake Mead (1939)"

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Photograph of irrigated farmland on the T & T Ranch, Nevada, circa 1953

Date

1953 (year approximate)

Description

Irrigating new alfalfa on the T & T Ranch in the Amargosa Valley.

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Irrigated land newly planted in alfalfa. T & T Ranch, Amargosa Valley, Nevada, Ca. 1954."

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Photograph of the front exterior of the Desert Inn Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas), circa 1988

Date

1988

Description

The tower of the Desert Inn. Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Was renovated in 1978."
Site Name: Desert Inn
Address: 3045 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Image

Photograph of Castaways Hotel and Casino sign (Las Vegas), circa 1969

Date

1967 to 1970

Description

Front of the Castaways Hotel and Casino. Stamp on accompanying cardstock: "Allen Photographers Inc."
Site Name: Castaways Hotel and Casino
Address: 3400 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Image

Photograph of E. Parry Thomas, 1981

Date

1981

Description

E. Parry Thomas, Las Vegas, Nevada civic leader and philanthropist. The Thomas & Mack Center at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas was funded by Thomas and business partner Jerome D. ("Jerry") Mack.

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Letter from C. W. McKee (Las Vegas) to J. P. Mack (Los Angeles), May 12, 1927

Date

1927-06-10

Archival Collection

Description

Detailed measurements of the Las Vegas Springs and Well.

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