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Walking Box Ranch Photograph Collection
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Abstract
The Walking Box Ranch Collection (1880-1979, bulk 1930-1945) contains digital images compiled by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Public Lands Institute. The collection consists of images of the Walking Box Ranch (Searchlight, Nevada), the Mojave Desert, and the Bell Family, consisting of American film stars Rex Bell, Clara Bow, and their children. There are also candid and professional photographs of Rex Bell and Clara Bow taken at various locations, some of which include friends and other family members, as well as a large number of unidentified film stills from Rex Bell movies. Images in this collection are from Bell family photograph albums and assorted prints, and were reformatted into digital images by the UNLV Public Lands Institute.
Archival Collection
Transcript of interview with William F. Kelsey by James M. Green, January 20, 1975
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Archival Collection
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On January 20, 1975, collector businessman, James M. Greene interviewed businessman, William F. Kelsey (born November 6th, 1908 in Pasadena, California) in his home in Nelson, Nevada. Mrs. Kelsey is also present during the interview. This interview covers the life and times of Mr. Kelsey.
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Tax notices: Sadie George
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Archival Collection
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Transcript of interview with Murl Emery by James M. Greene, October 18, 1974
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Archival Collection
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On October 18, 1974, James M. Greene interviewed Murl Emery (born June 7th, 1903 in Bolton, California) at his home in Nelson, Nevada. Also present during the interview is Mrs. Emery and Mr. Dutch Eckhart, a guest who has just arrived to visit with Mr. Emery. The interview covers Mr. Emery’s personal experience in and around Southern Nevada, particularly in the areas from Searchlight, Nevada to Nelson, to Boulder Canyon, but mostly on the Colorado River. Mr. Eckhart also helps to interject some insight into the popularity of the Model T Ford in those days and early days of newly paved roads. Additionally, they discuss water shortage, wells, the building of the railroad, and mining in Nevada. Mr. Emery also discusses the books that were written about his adventurous life, his discoveries and his explorations.
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Mines and Mills, 1881-1911
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Materials contain photographs of mines, mining operations, and mills in Nevada from 1881 to 1911, including mines in Tuscarora, Sagebrush, Potosi, Delamar, Tonopah, Gold Hill, Virginia City, Eureka, and Searchlight.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection
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Henderson, Nevada, 1986
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Materials contain photographic slides of neon signs at the Railroad Pass Casino and Eldorado Casino in Henderson, Nevada from 1986. Materials also include a slide of an abandoned gift shop in nearby Searchlight, Nevada.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Neon in Nevada Photograph Collection
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Calf in the desert on Walking Box Ranch: photograph
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Archival Collection
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From the Walking Box Ranch Photograph Collection (PH-00346)
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