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Photograph of pond and crop fields, Pahrump (Nev.), July 28, 1951
Date
1951-07-28
Archival Collection
Description
Large body of water, possibly a pond, sits between desert shrubs. In the distance, crop land stretches out and mountains are barely visible. Unclear if photo is taken on Lazy 88 Ranch property in Pahrump or looking towards Pahrump; inscription reads: "Looking south towards Shoshone, California. Trees seen in distance are on Pahrump Ranch, nine miles away. July 28, 1951"
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Photograph of Dorothy's in cotton field with mountains in background, Pahrump (Nev.), circa 1951
Date
1950 to 1952
Archival Collection
Description
Dale and Dorothy Dorothy stand in the cotton fields where flowers are blooming at the Lazy 88 Cotton Ranch in Pahrump. Inscription with photo reads: "Mt. Charleston in background. Cotton Blooms are white, pink, rose, purple, lavender, and multicolor. Looks like a rose garden." For a similar photo in color, see Image 0131 0401. Site Name: Lazy 88 Ranch
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Photograph of Dorothy and others in cotton field, Pahrump (Nev.), circa 1951
Date
1950 to 1952
Archival Collection
Description
Dale Dorothy (far left) and Dorothy Dorothy (far right) standing in the cotton fields with two others on their Lazy 88 Ranch in Pahrump, Nevada. The unidentified people in the middle may be Myrtle Dorothy and Bert Dorothy, although it is hard to tell. Cotton plants stretch out far into the distance. Mountains and clouds can be seen far beyond the group. One of the few color photographs in the collection. Site Name: Lazy 88 Ranch
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Photograph of Dale and Dorothy with bales of cotton, Pahrump (Nev.), 1950-1955
Date
1950 to 1955
Archival Collection
Description
Dale and Dorothy Dorothy standing near bales of cotton on their ranch in Pahrump, Nevada. Their dog sits on one of the bales between them. Other cotton farmers can be seen to the left near a truck bed full of cotton. Site Name: Lazy 88 Ranch
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Photograph of Dorothy home, Pahrump (Nev.), 1949
Date
1949
Archival Collection
Description
Dorothy ranch house in Pahrump, Nevada. The Dorothys' car sits parked in front of the home near a large radio tower that Dale uses for broadcasting to lost pilots over Pahrump. Site Name: Lazy 88 Ranch
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Photograph of Dorothys with their plane, Pahrump (Nev.), 1945-1955
Date
1945 to 1955
Archival Collection
Description
Dorothy and husband Dale Dorothy pose for a photo by their plane. Image was likely taken in Pahrump, Nevada, near their ranch.
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Photograph of watermelon festival after road opening, Pahrump (Nev.), September 24, 1954
Date
1954-09-24
Archival Collection
Description
Watermelon feast after the road opening in Pahrump Sept. 24-1954. The watermelon-eating took place after the program and mock marriage (See Images 0131 0114-0116).
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Photograph of horse pulling large log, Lake Tahoe (Nev.) 1880-1920
Date
1880 to 1920
Archival Collection
Description
Logging in the Lake Tahoe, Nevada region. Horses pull a large log that is chained to their harnesses, while five men stand behind them. A few of the men are holding axes.
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Photograph of railroad engine carrying lumber, Lake Tahoe (Nev.), 1880-1920
Date
1880 to 1920
Archival Collection
Description
Large locomotive engine sits behind a chain-link fence. Inscription with photo reads: "Glenbrook #1 engine gained fame hauling lumber from the sawmills at Lake Tahoe to the divide at Spooner Summit where it was flumed down and timber the mines at Virginia City."
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Photograph of woodsman sawing large tree, (Nev.), 1880-1920
Date
1880 to 1920
Archival Collection
Description
Teenage lumberman holds a large saw that is in a tree trunk. Inscription with photo reads: "The ax and saw were the only tools of the early woodsman."
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