Collection consists of an original manuscript, "Geology and Ore-Deposition at Tonopah, Nevada" by Josiah Edward Spurr (1870-1950) with hand-drawn diagrams, and letters discussing the donation of the manuscript. The manuscript, which was published in the journal Economic Geology in 1915, is a geological description of the Tonopah mining area; the Tonopah Mining Company is mentioned frequently. It is undated, but the publication date suggests it was written approximately 1913-1915.
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The Thunderbird Hotel Records are comprised of material that documents the work of the Las Vegas, Nevada hotel's entertainment department from 1964 to 1973. The records consist of photographs, memorandum, newspaper clippings, and publicity materials.
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Architectural plans for the expansion of the tower of Harrah's Tahoe. Original material: mylar. Scale: 1/16 inch = 1 foot. Includes key plan. Also drawn by: J.J.A. Job captain: W.P. Checked by: M.T. F. Matsumoto, delineator; Berton Charles Severson, architect; Brian Walter Webb, architect.
Site Name: Harrah's Tahoe
Address: 15 Highway 50
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Blueprint of rear and left side exterior elevations of pavilion building at Zion National Park, Utah, as constructed; includes counter details, typical wall section and section "D"-"D." Annotations in red pencil. Title spelled "Pavillion" on plan. Scale: 3/4" = 1'0". "Dr. by M.B. Tr. by N.H.J." "As constructed. File no. 15182-E. Sheet #5. Job #258. 7/16/24." "Recommended for approval, Daniel R. Hull, Landscape Engineer, N.P.S. Approved, Arno B. Cammerer, Acting Director, National Park Service. Date 8/11/24."
Site Name: Zion National Park (Utah)
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Volume 11, number 5 edition of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas "The Alumni Journal."
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