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Letter from H. C. Nutt to San Pedro, Los Angeles, & Salt Lake Railroad employees, August 4, 1916

Date

1916-08-04

Archival Collection

Description

Letter advises that if a strike occurs positions held by strikers will be filled by other employees.

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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

Midway Ore Station at Tonopah and Tidewater: photograph

Date

1907

Description

Tonopah & Tidewater, Midway Ore Station, 1907. The railroad ran from E California to SW Nevada. Inscription reads "Meeting final 20 mule team wagons." The stamp on the back of the photo says: "Mallory Hope Ferrell P. O. Box 2837 Peachtree City, GA 30269."

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Letter from William McDermott to C.O. Whittemore, November 29, 1902

Date

1902-11-29

Archival Collection

Description

Letter discusses the survey of the Las Vegas Ranch and the concern that the spring may run off of the ranch onto adjacent properties.

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Tecopa Railroad, train and station: photograph

Date

1900 (year approximate) to 1935 (year approximate)

Description

Tecopa Railroad #1 2-6-2T at BLW at Tecopa, California. (interchange with Tonopah & Tidewater). Stamp on the back of the photo reads: "Mallory Hope Ferrell P. O. Box 2837 Peachtree City, GA 30269."

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Noonday Mine locomotive: photograph

Date

1900 (year approximate) to 1932 (year approximate)

Description

Tecopa Railroad (1910-1932) #1 2-6-2T BLW 1909 #34089. Noonday Mine, near Tecopa, Calif. Stamp on back of photo: "Mallory Hope Ferrell P. O. Box 2837 Peachtree City, GA 30269."

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Noonday Mine front angle, Tecopa Railroad: photograph

Date

1900 (year approximate) to 1935 (year approximate)

Description

Tecopa Railroad #1 2-6-2T. Noonday Mine, Tecopa, California. Stamp on the back of the photo reads: "Mallory Hope Ferrell P. O. Box 2837 Peachtree City, GA 30269."

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Shipping Ore at Tonopah: photograph

Date

1900 (year approximate) to 1935 (year approximate)

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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Newspaper clipping of advertisement for the Tonopah Railroad Company: photographic print

Date

1905 (year approximate)

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)

Description

The Santa Fe Railroad Depot, located in Searchlight, Nevada.

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