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Letter from J. K. W. Bracken to J. Ross Clark, March 26, 1903

Date

1903-03-26

Archival Collection

Description

Letter describes Bracken's travels in Los Angeles and San Francisco as well as the loss of his stenographer, Clippinger.

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Letter from Ross W. Smith to J. K. W. Bracken, June 10, 1903

Date

1903-06-10

Archival Collection

Description

Letter discusses the need for a new house-keeper and cook at the Las Vegas Ranch. Smith addresses the problems with hiring a woman and suggests hiring a Chinese man.

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Letter from William McDermott to J. Ross Clark, March 31, 1903

Date

1903-03-31

Archival Collection

Description

Letter describes the behavior of Kiel Ranch operator, George Lattemore, in selling wine and whiskey to settlers in Las Vegas. McDermott complains that Lattemore is selling wine to his Indian employees.

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Map of water pipelines owned by or to be sold to the Las Vegas Valley Water District, March 1, 1953

Date

1953-03-01

Description

Map shows portions of pipelines to be sold to the Las Vegas Valley Water District, pipelines connected to those to be sold to the District that will be retained by the railroad companies, and privately-owned pipelines connecting to those to be sold to the District. 'Exhibit D.' 'March 1, 1953.' 'I-128.' Las Vegas Land and Water Company?

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Letter from Walter R. Bracken to H. I. Bettis, January 17, 1908

Date

1908-01-28

Archival Collection

Description

Bracken wishes to renegotiate his lease on the Las Vegas Ranch if the railroad continues to dump oil into Las Vegas Creek.

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Mary Griffith Toleno Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00021

Abstract

The Mary Griffith Toleno Photograph Collection contains photographs of Nevada from approximately 1875 to 1964. The materials include photographs of Fort Churchill, the Virginia and Truckee Railroad, the New York Mine in Silver City, Virginia City, buildings in Lovelock, Nevada, and locations in Carson City, Nevada and Reno, Nevada. The materials also include photographs of the Griffith family and friends.

Archival Collection

Train engine and railroad workers: postcard

Date

1880 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Archival Collection

Description

Train engine and railroad workers in early days of Nevada. The postcard photo is courtesy of the Southern Nevada Museum.

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Sebastian Mikulich Sr. oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01291

Abstract

Oral history interview with Sebastian Mikulich Sr. conducted by Sherry Angell on July 17, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Mikulich discusses his personal history and his employment with Southern Pacific Railroad. Mikulich describes the expansion of railroads throughout California, Nevada, and Arizona. Later, he recalls working during the Korean War, and the increase of transportation on trains in the 1960s. Lastly, he explains the work he performed on the trains and shares anecdotes from his career.

Archival Collection

Maurine and Fred Wilson and Dr. William S. Park Photograph Albums

Identifier

PH-00222

Abstract

The Maurine and Fred Wilson and Dr. William S. Park Photograph Albums (1900-1930s) consist of twelve albums containing black-and-white photographic prints and three black-and-white photographic negatives. The photographs are primarily related to the families of William S. Park, John S. Park, and Fred and Maurine Hubbard Wilson. Included are images of the Park homes in Las Vegas, Nevada; Park and Wilson family members; scenes of early Las Vegas, Nevada; outdoor activities, and vacation trips to California, Colorado, and Mexico.

Archival Collection

Photograph of car on a dirt road, Ralston (Nev.), 1906-1918

Date

1906 to 1918

Description

Car is parked on a dirt road in the middle of the desert near Ralston Valley, Nevada. Inscription with photo reads: "Nevada, Railroads. LV & T [1906-1918], grade near Ralston, Nevada. Remains of Ralston Townsite."

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