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George W. Arnold Letter

Identifier

MS-00037

Abstract

The George W. Arnold Letter is dated to 1870 and contains a handwritten letter from Arnold to his uncle Gideon. The letter is a brief account of Arnold's life as a miner in Pioche, Nevada. The collection also contains a typed transcript of the letter's content.

Archival Collection

Poll Tax Receipt for Esmeralda County, Nevada

Identifier

MS-00038

Abstract

The Poll Tax Receipt for Esmeralda County, Nevada is dated 1915 and consists of one poll tax receipt from Esmeralda County, Nevada. The receipt was issued to Oscar Enonin.

Archival Collection

V. Hagemann Letter

Identifier

MS-00039

Abstract

The V. Hagemann Letter is a letter written by V. Hagemann to J.H.B. Harris, Esquire in 1883. The letter informs Harris of his personal and business affairs in San Francisco, and he advises Harris about living in Silver Peak, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Essays on the Nevada MX Missile Project

Identifier

MS-00040

Abstract

Essays on the Nevada MX Missile Project collection is dated to 1980 and is comprised of essays by various authors predicting the damage the MX Missile Project, a plan for a new intercontinental ballistic missile system, could do to Nevada. The majority of the essays were published in the book MX in Nevada: A humanistic perspective. The additional essay is an annotated draft by James W. Hulse.

Archival Collection

Charles Kielhofer Letter

Identifier

MS-00041

Abstract

The Charles Kielhofer Letter collection consists of a single photocopy of a letter written by Charles Kielhofer on January 31, 1958 to the Las Vegas, Nevada Review-Journal newspaper to inform them that they credited the wrong person with the establishment of Bullfrog Mine in one of their articles.

Archival Collection

First Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Records

Identifier

MS-00042

Abstract

The First Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Records (1934-1976) contain photographic copies of correspondence, sermons, newspaper clippings, and photographs relating to the establishment and early years of the church.

Archival Collection

Las Vegas Thoroughbred Racing Association Stock Certificates

Identifier

MS-00043

Abstract

The Las Vegas Thoroughbred Racing Association Stock Certificates (1951) consist of Las Vegas Thoroughbred Racing Association (LVTRA) shareholder stock certificates and associated correspondence. The stock certificates certify that Miguel G. Jimenez in Los Angeles, California and Vilhelm V. Christensen of Lynwood, California own shares of LVTRA. The LVTRA, organized in 1950 to build a racetrack in Las Vegas, Nevada, was financially unsuccessful and became the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.

Archival Collection

Ernest Clary Papers on Basic Magnesium, Inc. Engineering Plans

Identifier

MS-00044

Abstract

The Ernest Clary Papers on Basic Magnesium, Inc. Engineering Plans (1941-1944) contain an essay written by Clary formalizing the engineering process in building Basic Magnesium, Inc. (BMI). Also included are maps of the area around the plant and site maps of the main BMI structures.

Archival Collection

Dora Lee Brown Papers

Identifier

MS-00045

Abstract

The Dora Lee Brown Papers (1904-1950) contain correspondence, notes, certificates of awards, report cards, birth announcements, wedding announcements, a sample ballot from 1936, and copies of photographs. The Brown family were American Indians who lived in Pahrump and Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Frank's Cafe Discount Ticket

Identifier

MS-00046

Abstract

Frank's Cafe Discount Ticket (undated) consists of a coupon for Frank's Cafe, $2.50 for $2.25. The Cafe was located at 122 South First Street, Las Vegas, Nevada. The discount ticket was sold to Jose A. Ramos and signed by F. Rivero.

Archival Collection