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Photograph of a birthday party, Las Vegas, circa 1965
Date
1963 to 1967
Archival Collection
Description
This photo was taken on the occasion of a birthday party given for Mr. and Mrs. Ed Von Tobel. Standing left to right (are) Mrs. Ed Von Tobel, Ed Von Tobel, Sr., A.D. Hinrichsen, who worked for the Von Tobels for 44 years, and Ed Von Tobel, Jr. Ed Von Tobel, Sr. lived to be 94 and Mrs. Von Tobel lived to be 88.
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Photograph of Ed Von Tobel, Sr. receiving an award, Las Vegas, February 11, 1966
Date
1966-02-11
Archival Collection
Description
Ed Von Tobel, Sr. was honored by the Electric League of Southern Nevada on Feb. 11, 1966. He was presented the Free Enterprise Award of the year. His sons Jake Von Tobel is on the left and George Von Tobel is on the right. Physical object has an insert containing additional biographical information.
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Photograph of Ed Von Tobel's sons receiving a plaque honoring their father, Las Vegas, May, 1968
Date
1968-05
Archival Collection
Description
Upon the death of Ed Von Tobel, Sr. on September 9, 1967, at the age of 94, his family learned he had made a bequest for a substantial sum to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. A plague commemorating his generosity was presented by the University in May, 1968. At left is George Von Tobel and at right is Jake Von Tobel, sons of the company founder. In the center is Dr. Donald Moyer, former chancellor of UNLV. Physical object has an insert containing additional biographical information.
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Photograph of the Von Tobel family, Las Vegas, circa 1906
Date
1904 to 1907
Archival Collection
Description
The family of Ed Von Tobel, Sr. are present at the ceremony by the City of Las Vegas honoring Ed Von Tobel Sr., and Jake Beckley. The City of Las Vegas Diamond Jubilee (1905-1980) Historic Marker was placed at the site where Von Tobel and Beckley established their lumber yard in 1906. Standing left to right are George Von Tobel, Ed Von Tobel Jr., Ed's wife Mary, Elizabeth Von Tobel Zahn (married name), and Jake Von Tobel.
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Photograph of the Eldorado Canyon Ore Team, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
The Eldorado Canyon Ore Team, Albert Frehner is the driver.
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Photograph of an ore team in Eldrado Canyon, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An ore team making the trip from the Techatticup to the mill via Eldorado Canyon.
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Photograph of Merle Emery's boat at the beginning of a trip, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Merle Emery's boat at the start of a trip from the Hesse Camp located 3 miles above Hoover Dam.
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Photograph of the camp on the mouth of the Virgin River, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
The camp on the mouth of the Virgin River.
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Photograph of the Dan Bonelli Ferry residence, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
The Dan Bonelli Ferry residene, located at the junction of the Virgin & Colorado rivers.
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Photograph of four men trying life preservers in the Colorado river, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Four unidentified men trying life preservers in the Colorado river.
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