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Photograph of Dale Dorothy in radio room, Pahrump (Nev.), circa 1951

Date

1950 to 1952

Description

Dale Dorothy holds a dog on his lap and speaks into the microphone of his "ham" radio. Behind him sits the W7CTK station equipment. He used the equipment to speak to lost air pilots over the deserts of Pahrump and guide them to their destinations. Site Name: Lazy 88 Ranch

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Letter from Walter R. Bracken to F. H. Knickerbocker, April 23, 1925

Date

1925-04-23

Archival Collection

Description

Letter concerns handling of paychecks to railroad employees.

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Photograph of ruined fence, Crucero (Calif.), 1900-1920

Date

1900 to 1920

Description

A broken fence is partially buried under the sands of the desert. Telephone wires and trees line the background of the image. Inscription reads: "Ruined T&T sand-retaining fence at north side of Crucero, Calif."

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