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Photograph of two Anglo women and three Indian women, possibly Pahrump, Nevada, circa 1900s-1910s

Date

1900 to 1919

Archival Collection

Description

Two Anglo women and three Indian women. The Indian women are seated on wicker chairs. The Indian woman at left turned away from the camera; second Indian woman in center, back row, hides her face with her arm. The photograph was possibly taken at Manse Ranch in Pahrump, Nevada. A Post-it note identifies the Indian woman in front, right, as "probably Maude Yount." This is a different woman from the Maude Yount identified on photo Image ID:0096 0020.

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Color view of the Local 872 Laborers Building, A. F. L.

Date

1950 to 1969

Description

Arrangement note: Series V. Glass slidesSite name: Laborers' International Union of North America local 872 (building) (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Photograph of Native Americans, Photograph of Pueblo Grande de Nevada, 1926

Date

1926

Description

Two unidentified, costumed Indians at pageant in Pueblo Grande de Nevada, also known as the "Lost City," near Overton, Nevada. Group Creators credit goes to John W. Walker Electric Studio in Ely, Nevada.

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Photograph of a Native American woman carrying an infant in a cradleboard, probably in Nevada, circa 1910s

Date

1910 to 1919

Description

A picture postcard of a Native American woman carrying an infant in a cradleboard on her back. Handwritten notes on the postcard say "This design is used for a boy," and "Buckskin casing[?] over basket." Caption: "No. 38 Natives of Nevada."

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Photograph of four Indian children in front of cottonwood tree, Pahrump Valley, Nevada, circa 1880s-1890s

Date

1880 to 1899

Archival Collection

Description

Four Indian children in front of cottonwood tree. The photograph was taken at Manse Ranch or Hidden Ranch, Pahrump Valley, Nevada.

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Photograph of an Indian family, Ash Meadows or Pahrump Valley, Nevada, circa 1880s-1910s

Date

1880 to 1919

Archival Collection

Description

An Indian couple and female child. The photograph was taken in either Ash Meadows or Pahrump Valley, Nevada. An automobile is visible in the background.

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Photograph of people in costume at the Helldorado Parade, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1934

Date

1934

Archival Collection

Description

Two men in costume with a young Native American girl at the first Helldorado Day Parade on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada. The man dressed as President Lincoln was one of Harold Stocker's craps dealers.

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Letter and envelope from John M. Bunker, Bunkerville, Nevada to Mary Etta Syphus, Panaca, Nevada

Date

1894-06-11

Archival Collection

Description

From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter, an envelope, a typed transcription of the same letter, and a copy of original letter attached.

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Bureau of Indian Affairs Las Vegas Paiute Colony trip report

Date

1958-04-10

Description

Bureau of Indian Affairs Assistant Area Director's (C.S.) report about a visit to the Las Vegas Paiute Colony, February 15-16, 1958. Includes description of conditions, land value, recommendations, and area maps.

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Federal questionnaire about the Las Vegas Paiute Colony

Date

1929-04-17

Description

Office of the Chief Coordinator, Federal Real Estate Board, Questionnaire Covering Real Estate Owned by the United States, completed by E. A. Farrow, detailing the establishment and status of the Las Vegas Paiute Colony.

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