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Transcript of interview with Bertha Gresh by James M. Green, November 1, 1974

Date

1974-11-01

Description

On November 1, 1974, collector James M. Greene, interviewed widow and mine leaser, Bertha Gresh (born August 29th, 1883, in Cedarburg, Wisconsin) in her home in Nelson, Nevada. This interview covers early mining days, Bertha’s personal history, and the history of Nelson County. She also discusses her art, social activities, and the prizes she won as a visual artist in Nevada.

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Photo Album

Date

1869 (year uncertain) to 1930 (year uncertain)

Archival Collection

Description

Photo Album

Mixed Content

Correspondence, Levi Syphus to Sadie B. Clayton

Date

1938-09-03

Archival Collection

Description

This folder is from the "Correspondence" file of the Sadie and Hampton George Papers (MS-00434)

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Fayle Family Photographs

Identifier

PH-00113

Abstract

The Fayle Family Photographs depict the Fayle Family in Southern Nevada and California from 1888 to 1990. The photographs primarily include family photographs of Leonard Fayle, Anna Louise Trapnell Fayle, Leonard Fayle’s parents George Fayle and Jean Henderson Fayle, Leonard Fayle’s siblings George Arthur Fayle and Jean Nevada Fayle, and Leonard and Anna Fayle’s children Jane and Edward Fayle. The photographs also depict the Nevada towns of Las Vegas, Goodsprings, and Jean, including railroad operations, mining, milling, and hauling freight. The collection includes a leather-bound photograph album containing images of the Fayle Family and the Yount Family.

Archival Collection

Photo Album

Date

1869 (year uncertain) to 1940 (year uncertain)

Archival Collection

Description

An album containing family photos. A mining claim belonging to Evaline Stay, dated June 25, 1933, is also included.

Mixed Content

Miners with and without Dust Arrester: postcard

Date

1900 (year approximate) to 1915 (year approximate)

Description

Postcard images showing miners working with and without the "Dust Arrester." Possibly an advertisement for product?

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Information on the composition of magnesite

Date

1874 to 1944

Archival Collection

Description

This folder is from "Maps and Assorted Documents" file of the Sadie and Hampton George Papers (MS-00434)

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Pioche Power and Light Company, image 002 of 009: photographic print

Date

1960 (year approximate) to 1969 (year approximate)

Description

Wide view of the Pioche Power and Light Co.

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Pioche Power and Light Company, image 003 of 009: photographic print

Date

1960 (year approximate) to 1969 (year approximate)

Description

Photograph of Pioche Power and Light Co.

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Panorama of a mine in Nevada: photographic print

Date

1960 (year approximate) to 1979 (year approximate)

Description

From the Nan Doughty Photograph Collection (PH-00240)

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