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Letter from Ralph E. Wells to J. Ross Clark, August 9, 1904
Date
1904-08-09
Archival Collection
Description
Letter forwards a message from C.O. Whittemore regarding the "lawless element" in Las Vegas.
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Letter from H. Hawgood to F. A. Waters, February 9, 1904
Date
1904-02-09
Archival Collection
Description
Letter regarding right of way for Pioche railway branch.
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Shipping Ore at Tonopah: photograph
Date
1900 (year approximate) to 1935 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
Shipping Ore at Tonopah, NV. Tonopah RR (3) 4-wheel cabooses 11, 9; D & RG 66 2-8-0 (BLW 5098-1880). Three engines in view: Tonopah RR 2-6-0; D & RG 66, unknown diamond stack loco. (ext. right) Stamp on the front of the photo reads: "J. E. Stimson, Artist, Cheyenne, WYO. 896" Stamps on the back of the photo read: "Mallory Hope Ferrell P. O. Box 2837 Peachtree City, GA 30269." and "Publication of this photo must give credit line to the Wyoming State Archives, Museums, and Historical Department."
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Photograph of the first public train into Las Vegas from Los Angeles, Las Vegas (Nev.), May 15, 1905
Date
1905-05-15
Archival Collection
Description
The image was taken within the San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad's rail yard. In the center of the photograph is a large crowd of people who have just arrived. To the left is passenger cars, to the right freight cars, in the background center is the first depot in Las Vegas, a railroad car. Photographer is believed to have been Ed Von Tobel, Sr. The San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad offered a special rate of sixteen dollars to those coming in for the auction of lots within Clark's Las Vegas Townsite. If an individual purchased property, the amount of the ticket would be refunded.
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Letter from W. R. Alberger to W. W. Cahill, August 30, 1910
Date
1910-08-30
Archival Collection
Description
Letter is in regard to receipt of Santa Fe System Circulars 2119-B for persons interested in membership in the Bureau for Safe Transportation of Explosives.
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Letter from H. Hawgood to J. Ross Clark, March 9, 1903
Date
1903-03-09
Archival Collection
Description
Letter discusses the purchase of the Stewart Ranch and the intention of Mr. McDermott traveling to the ranch.
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Telegram from W. H. Comstock to E. E. Calvin, A. S. Halsted and C. P. Smith, July 11, 1922
Date
1922-07-11
Archival Collection
Description
Coded portions of the telegram have handwritten transcriptions above them.
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Newspaper clipping of advertisement for the Tonopah Railroad Company: photographic print
Date
1905 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
Advertisement for Tonopah Railroad Company in the Tonopah newspaper, circa 1905.
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Santa Fe Railroad Depot: photographic print
Date
1930 (year approximate) to 1980 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
The Santa Fe Railroad Depot, located in Searchlight, Nevada.
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Letter from B. W. Dunn to John Ryan, August 23, 1910
Date
1910-08-23
Archival Collection
Description
Letter concerns Ryan's membership application to the Bureau for the Safe Transpotation of Explosives and Other Dangerous Articles.
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