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Photograph of the arrival of a stagecoach from Stonewall Station in Hornsilver (Nev.), 1908

Date

1908-06

Description

Arrival of a stagecoach from Stonewall Station, Hornsilver, Nevada, June 1908. There is an inscription on the back of the image. "Hornsilver, originally known as Lime Point, was settled when silver was discovered in the area in the 1860's. The name of the camp was changed to Hornsilver in 1908 when rich Hornsilver was found in the area. In the 1930's when gold became the major product of the area the name of the town was again changed, this time to Gold Point, the name it is known by today." There is a date stamp: May 1979.

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Photograph of Tonopah (Nev.), 1901

Date

1901-05

Description

Tonopah, Nevada, May 1901. There is an inscription on the back of the image: "Tonopah's rich silver ledges were discovered in May of 1900 by Jim Butler." By 1910 Tonopah had become the largest city in Nevada. Its mines produced over $ 150,000,000 in silver and gold. Tonopah is a Shoshone Indian word meaning "Water Brush." There is a date stamp: Christmas 1979.

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Photograph of members of the Las Vegas Art League, Las Vegas (Nev.), November 21, 1966

Date

1966-11-21

Description

From left to right, Lucille Spire Bruner, Bill Cramer, and Miram Kapfer look at art prints. The Las Vegas Art League changed its name to the Las Vegas Art Museum in 1974.

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Photograph of women preparing for American Art Week, Las Vegas (Nev.), November 21, 1966

Date

1966-11-21

Description

From left to right, a picture of Lucille Bruner (Director), Irene Chenin, Marge Herzoz, Mary Callahan, and Eleanor Badik setting up an art display for American Art Week. The Las Vegas Art League changed its name to the Las Vegas Art Museum in 1974.

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Photograph of Casino Monte Carlo's game room, Monte Carlo (Monaco), 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Description

A black and white oversize picture of the Salle de Jeu inside Casino Monte Carlo. In French, "Salle De Jeu" means 'game room' or 'playroom.'

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Photograph of Casino Monte Carlo's concert hall, Monte Carlo (Monaco), 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Description

A black and white oversized picture of the Salle De Concert inside Casino Monte Carlo which is located in Monaco on the southern coast of France. In French, "Salle De Concert" means 'concert hall.'

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Photograph of men looking at a piece of paper, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Description

From left to right, a picture of an unidentified male, Harley Harmon, and Frank C. DeVinney looking at a piece of paper outside.

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Photograph of men looking at a piece of paper, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Description

From left to right, a picture of an unidentified male, Harley Harmon, and Frank C. DeVinney reading a piece of paper outside.

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Photograph of the County Assessor's office, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Description

A black and white photograph of employees posing inside the County Assessor's office.

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Photograph of Helldorado police force, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Description

A black and white picture of the Helldorado police force posing for a group photo with rifles.

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