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Ed's Well, Railroad Valley, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1920 to 1923

Description

From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series VII. Other areas in Nye County -- Subseries VII.H. Reed Family (Kawich Mountains, Nevada). Named after Ed Reed, the well is on property originally owned by the 7-L Outfit, who sold it to the United Cattle and Packing Company. The Quinn Canyon Range is visible in the distance.

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Photograph of the first train in Railroad Pass in Boulder Dam Project, Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Description

The first train passes through Railroad Pass for the Boulder Dam Project.

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Memo from H. H. Larson to Union Pacific Railroad Company employees about water conservation, February 13, 1942

Date

1942-03-13

Archival Collection

Description

Notice to all railroad employees of the importance of conserving water as much as possible.

Text

Photograph of railroad tank cars at the Basic Magnesium Inc. plant, Henderson (Nev.), October 1, 1943

Date

1943-10-01

Description

Black and white photograph of railroad tank cars in front of several buildings, including one with a sign that reads: "chlorine and caustic plants." Original description: "Special building Union Pacific Railroad siding for magnesium plant."

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Thirty bedroom addition to Union Pacific Railroad clubhouse, Caliente, Nevada: architectural drawing

Date

1943-02-12
1943-04-01

Archival Collection

Description

From Union Pacific Railroad Collection (MS-00397). The scales are noted in the drawing. The drawing shows the typical floor plan, South & West Elevations, and typical section. The bottom corner says "Union Pacific Railroad Co. Office Of Chief Engineer. 30 Bedroom Addition To Club House Caliente, Nevada. Revised Apr. 1, 1943. Febr. 12, 1943."

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Union Pacific Railroad in Las Vegas, Nevada photographs, 1904-1973

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

Materials depict Las Vegas, Nevada from 1904 to 1973 as it related to the Union Pacific Railroad. The photographs primarily depict early Las Vegas buildings, including Fremont Street, the Arizona Club, the Mormon Fort, and the Hotel Nevada. The photographs also depict Union Pacific officials meeting with Las Vegas officials, including the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. Finally, the photographs depict the Union Pacific depots in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Union Pacific Railroad Photographs
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Collection Number: PH-00043
Collection Name: Union Pacific Railroad Photographs
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Photograph of the railroad bridge leading to the Hoover Dam gravel pit, circa 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Description

Railroad bridge to gravel pit for dam. Six companies utilize the railroad bridge that crosses the Colorado river behind Hoover dam.

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Unidentified man standing on railroad tracks, 1930 to 1945

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Walking Box Ranch Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00346
Collection Name: Walking Box Ranch Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Tonopah and Goldfield Railroad: delivery receipts, 1905-1906

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Tonopah Mining Company Records
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Collection Number: MS-00752
Collection Name: Tonopah Mining Company Records
Box/Folder: Box 04

Archival Component

Tonopah and Goldfield Railroad: freight bills, 1904-1907

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Tonopah Mining Company Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00752
Collection Name: Tonopah Mining Company Records
Box/Folder: Box 04

Archival Component