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J. T. McWilliams Family Papers

Identifier

MS-00153

Abstract

The collection consists of letters, greeting cards, survey maps, newspaper clippings, legal papers, photographs, collected recipes, land sales and expense journals, and survey reference books. The material was created or collected by pioneering Nevada surveyor, engineer, and real estate entrepreneur J. T. (John Thomas) McWilliams and his wife, Iona, between 1900 and 1968.

Archival Collection

Photograph of mountain peak and tall trees

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

Unidentified mountain peak and trees at an unknown location, possibly near Las Vegas?

Image

Photograph of unidentified brick building

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

Unidentified building stands on a grassy lawn next to tall trees. Image possibly taken in Las Vegas, but unclear.

Image

Photograph of cactus in the desert

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

Large cactus stands in an unidentfied desert.

Image

Photograph of unidentified man next to an airplane

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

Unidentified young man stands next to the seat of an airplane. He wears a cap, dress clothes, a buttoned jacket, and a tie.

Image

Kiel (Taylor) Ranch, 1964

Level of Description

Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

Materials contain photographs from the Kiel (Taylor) Ranch from 1964, including photographs of the ranch, John Park's house, and other buildings. The Kiel Ranch was one of earliest non-indigenous settlements in the Las Vegas Valley, and it has become infamous as the site of the murders of Ed and William Kiel committed in 1900. The ranch is now in North Las Vegas and is administered by the North Las Vegas Neighborhood and Leisure Services Department.

Archival Collection

Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00214
Collection Name: Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component