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Aerial photograph of the West Coast Air Corps Training Center, Nevada, 1941

Date

1941

Description

Aerial view of the West Coast Air Corps Training Center at Nellis Air Force Base in 1941

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from front of photo: "Nellis AFB, Nevada, 1941"

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Photograph of Gilcrease Ranch, North Las Vegas, circa 1920's-1930's

Date

1920 (year approximate) to 1930 (year approximate)

Description

Field crops on the Gilcrease Ranch in North Las Vegas. Sheep Range in the background.

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Photograph of train and water tank, March 7, 1920

Date

1921-06-11

Description

Water tank for locomotives located near round house. Steam visible from train.

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Aerial photograph of Las Vegas, westward direction, circa 1920

Date

1920 to 1925

Description

Aerial view of Las Vegas

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Aerial photograph of Las Vegas, northwest direction, circa 1920

Date

1920 to 1925

Description

Aerial view of Las Vegas

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Photograph of irrigation pond at Wilson Ranch (Spring Mountain Ranch), 1921

Date

1921

Description

Indian school, irrigation pond on Wilson Ranch.

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Photograph of irrigation pond at Wilson Ranch (Spring Mountain Ranch); September 1921

Date

1921-09

Description

Irrigation school at Wilson Ranch, 30 miles from Las Vegas.

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Postcard showing artesian well near Las Vegas, March 6, 1920

Date

1920-03-06

Description

Artesian well located approximately 4 (four) miles from Las Vegas, on a ranch. Water was used for irrigation.

Transcribed Notes: Handwritten on back of postcard: "March 6, 1920 This is a well 4 miles from Las Vegas. the valve could be opened wide but it is regulated to let out just enough water for irrigating this is the best well in valley. sure some pressure they first drill down and case the hole and have a gusher water well. the man that owns this ranch has one of the finest in this sections Mr. Russell from Ohio."

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Postcard showing artesian well near Las Vegas, March 6, 1920, Front

Description

Artesian well located approximately 4 (four) miles from Las Vegas, on a ranch. Water was used for irrigation.

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Postcard showing artesian well near Las Vegas, March 6, 1920, Back

Description

Artesian well located approximately 4 (four) miles from Las Vegas, on a ranch. Water was used for irrigation.

Transcribed Notes: Handwritten on back of postcard: "March 6, 1920 This is a well 4 miles from Las Vegas. the valve could be opened wide but it is regulated to let out just enough water for irrigating this is the best well in valley. sure some pressure they first drill down and case the hole and have a gusher water well. the man that owns this ranch has one of the finest in this sections Mr. Russell from Ohio."

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