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Photograph of two men and a burro at Keane Wonder Mine (Calif.), circa 1925

Date

1924 to 1926

Description

Two unidentified men transferring water from a burro at the Keane Wonder Mine in California.

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Photograph of a man and child in front of the Tonopah Club, Tonopah (Nev.), 1925-1935

Date

1925 to 1935

Archival Collection

Description

Ruth Gillespie and an unidentified gentleman, possibly Marko Dobro, sit together on the front steps of the Tonopah Club. Site Name: Tonopah Club

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Postcard of Benny Binion quote, approximately 1900s-1980s

Date

1900 to 1989

Description

A postcard advertising Binion's Horseshoe Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada n.d. The card has a picture of Benny Binion of Binion's Horseshoe. The caption, a quote by Binion, reads, "treat them right, show them a good time, and the rest will take care of itself". Site Name: Binion's Horseshoe (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Photograph of Dalta Hurry and C. A. Earle Rinker in Mohawk Ledge mine, Goldfield (Nev.), early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

Caption: Hurry & I in Mohawk Ledge mine 300 ft level.

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Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Manor, Millers (Nev.), early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

Mr. And Mrs. S. H. "Barney" Manor with their daughter in the foreground in Millers, Nevada. Handwritten description provided on back of image: "Barney and I and Jo. I am some thing here. Only weigh 98 - but weight 103 again now. Wonderful. Mr. and Mrs. Sh. H. Manor and daughter. Barney' a nickname from Barney Oldfield, because he had such a heavy foot when driving. Barney's real name was Sam Houston Manor. As of 2/20/80 Barney was still living at Hawthorn and Round Mountain, 90 yrs. old. He worked for Tonopah & Goldfield RR-sect(?)hand. Their marriage was a love match. Barney had sandy red hair. He had a slight shake in his hands as I do, and because I had red hair, too, everyone teased that I really was his daughter. This photo probably taken at Millers, Nevada. Quotation and information told to Elizabeth Nelson Patrick, 2/20/80."

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Photograph of Jack Longstreet, circa early to mid 1900s

Date

1900 to 1959

Description

A portrait of Jack Longstreet.

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Photograph of stage in front of Lathrop & Davis General Merchandise, Tonopah (Nev.), early 1900s

Description

Caption: Tonopah Stage
Site Name: Lathrop & Davis Tonopah Store (Tonopah, Nev.)

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Photograph of Elwood Mead, circa early to mid 1900s

Date

1900 to 1959

Description

Handwritten description provided on back of image: "Elwood Mead photo, Alice Mills Melbourne."

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Photograph of Don Schuyler, Sr., about 17 years old in front of the Clark County High School, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1922

Date

1921 to 1923

Description

Donald Richard Schuyler, Sr., about 17 years old, in front of the Clark County High School (now Las Vegas High School) He is wearing a CCHS sweater, jodhpurs, and riding boots.

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