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Photograph of Beatty train depot, Beatty, Nevada, April 2nd 1931
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Archival Collection
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Letter from T. P. Cullen to J.Ross Clark, August 20, 1904
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Archival Collection
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Bernada French oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Bernada French conducted by James Doohan on March 16, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. French discusses her career in geology and railroads in Southern Nevada.
Archival Collection
Photograph of a train, (Nev.), circa 1899
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Archival Collection
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Reports on the Hanson Assault, District Special Agent Harrington, August 15, 1922
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Archival Collection
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Howard Wasden oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Howard Wasden conducted by Gillian Collins on an unknown date in the 1970s for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Wasden discusses arriving in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1925 and working for the railroad. Wasden explains how the railroad was a predominant economic asset for Las Vegas at the time. He then describes living on the Westside "Old Town", education in Las Vegas, attending the University of Nevada, Reno, and eventually becoming a teacher. Lastly, Wasden discusses the population growth, development of the Las Vegas Strip, and his role as principal of West Charleston School.
Archival Collection
Photograph of the Flamingo Hotel pool and courtyard (Las Vegas), 1950s
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Archival Collection
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View of the pool and courtyard area of the Flamingo Hotel. Stamp on back of photo: "Please credit Union Pacific Railroad Photo, Public Relations Department, 422 West 6th St., Los Angeles 14, Calif, File Print Stock, Los Angeles Neg."
Site Name: Flamingo Hotel and Casino
Address: 3555 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Letter from R. L. Adamson (Los Angeles) to E. E. Bennett, November 14, 1952
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Archival Collection
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Discussion of needed revisions for the contract for the Las Vegas Valley Water District's purchase of water production facilities and land from the Union Pacific Railroad.
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Photograph of tracks' end at rail yard, Las Vegas (Nev.)
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Archival Collection
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Pioche Power and Light Company, image 004 of 009: photographic print
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