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Photograph of Nevada Hatch, Nevada, circa early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Handwritten description provided on back of image: "Nevada Hatch, family trad. That she was first Anglo-Saxon child born in Nevada." Included with the image is a copy of a typed letter which reads: "Miss Merle Irwin, Vista del Monte, #118 3775 Modoc Road Santa Barbara, California 93105. Jan. 10, 1978. University of Nevada, Library, Las Vegas. My dear Friends: A year ago my brother and I visited and talked to a lovely lady to whom I promised a photograph of a distant cousin in Michigan, named NEVADA HATCH, because it was said she was the first Anglo-Saxon child born in Nevada. I have now secured it from my brother, Warren Irwin, at 9457 Las Vegas Blvd., Paradise Spa #4, have had a copy made, and herewith send you the original. Sincerely, Merle Irwin." Individual Creator credit goes to H. B. Leckenby.
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Swell Hogan, 1925 to 1929
Level of Description
Sub-Series
Scope and Contents
The Swell Hogan sub-series (1925-1929) contains black-and-white photographic prints and negatives of direction and production stills for the film Swell Hogan (1926). The direction stills portray sets, principal and supporting cast members, and production members, while the production stills depict scenes from the film from beginning to end. Also included are correspondence, production costs, and a fire insurance policy pertaining to the film.
Archival Collection
Howard Hughes Film Production Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01036
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Film Production Records
Box/Folder: N/A
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Film Production Records
Box/Folder: N/A
Archival Component
Photograph of Jim Butler, Tonopah, Nevada, circa 1900s
Date
1900 to 1909
Archival Collection
Description
Jim Butler, the prospector who struck the first gold and silver ores in Tonopah, Nevada circa 1900, sitting in a rocking chair, probably in Tonopah.
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Photograph of Gilbert (Nev.), 1925
Date
1925-02-25
Archival Collection
Description
Gilbert, Nevada, February 25, 1925. Gilbert was located in the Monte Cristo Range, 26 miles west of Tonopah. There is an inscription on the back of the image: "The town was founded as the result of a rich gold strike in the area by the Gilbert brothers in 1924. At its height (1925-1927), the town's population exceeded 400. After the boom, the mines maintained a small, steady production until World War II eventually forced them to close. In addition to gold, the district produced lead, silver and high grade turquoise. Nevada Historical Society Collection." There is a date stamp: 1987.
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Chart of the Nevada Weather Service Analysis of Las Vegas, 1895-1900
Date
1895 to 1900
Archival Collection
Description
Chart of the Nevada Weather Service Analysis of Las Vegas, 1895-1900
Text
Photograph of West End Borax, Tonopah, Nevada, circa 1925
Date
1924 to 1926
Archival Collection
Description
A view of West End Borax in Tonopah, Nevada.
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Postcard of Fallon, Nevada, circa early 1900's
Date
1900 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
A street view of Fallon, Nevada. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Fallon, Nevada."
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Photograph of Stocker residence, Las Vegas, Nevada, November 1925
Date
1925-11
Archival Collection
Description
The Stocker home on 605 S. 3rd Street in Las Vegas, Nevada. The back of the photo reads "We built a big side porch since this was taken. Also a garage."
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Photograph of Caliente, Nevada, circa early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1929
Archival Collection
Description
Panorama of Caliente, Nevada.
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Photograph of Caliente, Nevada, circa early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1929
Archival Collection
Description
View of Caliente, Nevada.
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