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Photograph of desert sand dunes in Death Valley, circa mid 1900s
Date
1935 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An image of shrubs sitting atop desert sand dunes in Death Valley. One of the hottest places on Earth, Death Valley is located between California and Nevada.
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Postcard showing Scotty's Castle in Death Valley, California, circa mid 1900s
Date
1920 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An image of Scotty's Castle in the desert terrain of Death Valley. Located within the far northern region of Death Valley in Grapevine Canyon, the Death Valley Ranch, more commonly known as Scotty's Castle, is a prime example of Spanish-Mediterranean styling during the Roaring 1920s and Depression of the 1930s. Scotty's Castle was constructed by Albert Johnson with the help of Death Valley Scotty during the Great Depression, but because the men began to build onto federal land, construction was forced to a halt. To this day, Scotty's Castle remains incomplete. Transcribed across the bottom of the image: "Scotty's Castle on the Death Valley Ranch; Death Valley National Monument, Calif."
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Postcard showing Scotty's Castle and Death Valley Scotty, Death Valley, California, circa mid 1900s
Date
1920 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An image composed of Scotty's Castle, Death Valley Scotty, and a stone covered in petroglyphs. Located within the far northern region of Death Valley in Grapevine Canyon, the Death Valley Ranch, more commonly known as Scotty's Castle, is a prime example of Spanish-Mediterranean styling during the Roaring 1920s and Depression of the 1930s. Death Valley Scotty was a prospector, performer, and con man who was made famous by his scams involving gold mining near Death Valley. The petroglyph-covered rock beside Death Valley Scotty was designed by Native Americans who inhabited the valley hundreds of years ago. Transcribed across the bottom of the image: "The world's most hospitable host, Death Valley Scotty," Scotty's Castle, Death Valley, Calif."
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Postcard showing view from Mount Whitney Highway across Owens Valley, Lone Pine, California, circa mid 1900s
Date
1920 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the Mount Whitney Highway across Owens Valley in Lone Pine, California. Transcribed upon the bottom of the image: "View from new Mt. Whitney Highway across Owens Valley, Alabama Hills, oldest formations in U.S. middle distance, Lone Pine, California."
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Picture of a mining operation at an unidentified location, circa mid 1900s
Date
1930 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An image of a mining operation at an unidentified location, possibly within the southwestern region of the United States.
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Photograph of a Greyhound tour meeting with L.F. (John) Manis, circa 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An image of people at a Greyhound Bus tour meeting, possibly located within the southwestern region of the United States. Located fifth from the left is John L. Manis.
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Photograph of John L. Manis in front of Boulder Theatre, Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An image of John L. Manis looking up at an unidentified man using a ladder to adjust the letters on the Boulder Theatre sign. The Boulder Theater is located at 1225 Arizona Street in Boulder City. The sign reads: "Boulder Theatre; The Story of Hoover Dam; Free daily 8 AM to 6 PM."
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Photograph of William French and John L. Manis inside Visitor's Bureau, circa 1950s
Date
1951 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An image of William French (left) standing next to John L. Manis inside of a Visitor's Bureau, presumably in Boulder City near Hoover Dam. The white sign above their heads reads: "Hoover Dam site as it appeared June 12, 1930." Note: The image itself is slightly worn, as indicated by the brown scratches across the face of the photograph.
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Photograph of Merle Emery and Leonard Atkinson, Lake Mohave, Arizona, circa 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Merle Emery and Leonard Atkinson sitting in a motorboat on Lake Mohave, Arizona. The image of the rocky terrain and cloudy sky surrounding the men is reflected within the water.
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Photograph of James Cashman among an unidentified group in the mountains, circa 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An image of a group of men standing together in the mountains, presumably within the southwestern region of the United States. Standing on the far right is James Cashman.
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