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Helen J. Stewart Papers
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The Helen J. Stewart Papers (1869-1978) document the life of Las Vegas, Nevada pioneer, Helen J. Stewart. It includes correspondence between Stewart and her children as well as various family legal papers and certificates. The collection also contains Helen J. Stewart's 70th birthday scrapbook, a ledger, and a day book from 1904-1919, as well as several photograph albums and information related to the family burial plot.
Archival Collection
Letter from [A. M. Folger] to Hugh A. Shamberger (Carson City), August 23, 1948
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Archival Collection
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Request to the state engineer to expedite their permit to drill a well since the period for people to object had expired.
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Letter from Walter R. Bracken to H. I. Bettis, January 17, 1908
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Archival Collection
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Letter from Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas) to H. I. Bettis (Los Angeles), January 17, 1908
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Archival Collection
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Bracken informing the Las Vegas Land and Water Company Vice-President that unless the railroad stopped pumping oil from their sump into the creek, he would terminate his lease on the Las Vegas Ranch.
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Photograph of Tiza Stewart riding a burro, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1897-1904
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Archival Collection
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Mailgram from Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas) to Mr. Frank Strong, August 16, 1939
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Archival Collection
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The spring used at the ranch had slowed to the point where stock could not be supported. Bracken recommended drilling a well.
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