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Fred and Maurine Wilson Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00014

Abstract

The Fred and Maurine Wilson Photograph Collection depicts the Wilson Family, events, and locations in Las Vegas, Nevada and the Southwestern United States from approximately 1860 to 1990. The photographs primarily depict early Las Vegas, including the Mormon Fort and Kiel Ranch; mines, towns, and railroads in Southern Nevada; the construction and planning of the Hoover (Boulder) Dam on the Colorado River; and the Wilson Family. The photographs also include prominent Las Vegas families such as the Park Family, aerial photographs of the city, landmarks on Fremont Street and downtown Las Vegas, and desert landscapes.

Archival Collection

Quartette Mine: photographic print

Date

1900 to 1940

Description

Quartette Mine in Searchlight, Nevada

Image

Noonday Mine side angle, Tecopa Railroad: photograph

Date

1900 (year approximate) to 1935 (year approximate)

Description

Noonday Mine (Tecopa Consolidated Mining Co.) 9 miles E. of Tecopa, California on T.R.R.. The stamp on the back of the photo reads: "Mallory Hope Ferrell P. O. Box 2837 Peachtree City, GA 30269."

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View of Yellow Pine Mine in Goodsprings, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1900 (year approximate) to 1999 (year approximate)

Description

From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171). Yellow pine Mine.

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Mine entrance in "Red Gap" (Ariz.): photographic print

Date

1907

Description

A mine entrance at Red Gap, Arizona Territory in 1907.

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Mines at Milltown, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1905

Description

From the Frank Benham Photograph Collection on Goldfield, Nevada (PH-00288).

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Four men outside a mine: photographic print

Date

1905 (year uncertain)

Description

On a Rhyolite trip, the Jackson party inspects a prospect on Bonanza Mountain, early 1905. The Bullfrog Mine can be seen in the distance.

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Entrance to the "Denver Vein," Bullfrog Mine: photographic print

Date

1905

Description

The prospect entrance of the "Denver vein" within the Bullfrog Mine in Rhyolite, Nevada.

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Mining Advertisment for Diamondfield Triangle Mining Co.: photographic print

Date

1905 (year approximate)

Description

Advertisement for Diamondfield Triangle Mining Co., Diamondfield, Nevada. The news clipping includes photo of "Diamondfield Jack" Davis, founder and locator of the mining district circa 1905.

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Unidentified mining location, image 001: photographic print

Date

1907 (year approximate) to 1908 (year approximate)

Description

An unidentified mining location, in or near Goldfield, Nevada. Possibly part of the Mohawk Lodge Mine.

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