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Howard Wasden oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01920

Abstract

Oral history interview with Howard Wasden conducted by Gillian Collins on an unknown date in the 1970s for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Wasden discusses arriving in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1925 and working for the railroad. Wasden explains how the railroad was a predominant economic asset for Las Vegas at the time. He then describes living on the Westside "Old Town", education in Las Vegas, attending the University of Nevada, Reno, and eventually becoming a teacher. Lastly, Wasden discusses the population growth, development of the Las Vegas Strip, and his role as principal of West Charleston School.

Archival Collection

Lincoln County Museum Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00119

Abstract

The Lincoln County Museum Photograph Collection contains photographs of towns, railroads, and mining operations in Lincoln County, Nevada from 1870 to 1953. The photographs primarily depict mines and railroads in Pioche, Caliente, Bullionville, and Panaca from 1900 to 1908 during part of Nevada’s mining boom. The photographs also depict Paiute workers, horse freight teams, geographical landmarks, and students in Lincoln County.

Archival Collection

Letter from A. S. Halsted to N. A. Williams, October 26, 1922

Date

1922-10-26

Archival Collection

Description

Letter concerns purchase of automobiles for use by the governor and state police of Nevada.

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Photograph of train car on tracks at rail yard, Las Vegas (Nev.)

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

View of a train passing through the rail yard in Las Vegas. A person can be seen next to the train car underneath the small structure. For a view that is farther away, see image 0266_045, pho026025.

Image

Photograph of tracks' end at rail yard, Las Vegas (Nev.)

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

Another image of the train car underneath the structure at the rail yard. The tracks end up ahead. For a view that is closer, see image 0266_044, pho026024.

Image

Newspaper, Caliente Express, April 27, 1905

Date

1905-04-27

Description

Newspaper, Caliente Express, April 27, 1905

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Newspaper, Caliente Express, February 2, 1905

Date

1905-02-02

Description

Newspaper, Caliente Express, February 2, 1905

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Newspaper, Caliente Express, February 9, 1905

Date

1905-02-09

Description

Newspaper, Caliente Express, February 9, 1905

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Newspaper, Caliente Express, February 16, 1905

Date

1905-02-16

Description

Newspaper, Caliente Express, February 16, 1905

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Newspaper, Caliente Express, January 19, 1905

Date

1905-01-19

Description

Newspaper, Caliente Express, January 19, 1905

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