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Postcard of a horse-drawn stage coach in the desert, probably in Nevada, circa 1906

Date

1905 to 1906

Description

Postcard postmaked July 8, 1906 showing men driving a horse-drawn stage coach in the desert, probably in Nevada. Caption: "Stage crossing the desert to Goldfield [Nevada]." Handwritten on photograph: "Dear R: This was before the 20th Century Flyer Co[illegible]" (referring to a steam locomotive).

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Photograph of children with their teacher outside of a schoolhouse in Tonopah, Nevada, circa 1909

Date

1908 to 1910

Description

A group of schoolchildren pose with their teacher, Clarice Bateman (at right), in front the elementary schoolhouse in Tonopah, Nevada.

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Postcard of the Montezuma Club House, Goldfield, Nevada, circa 1900s

Date

1900 to 1909

Description

A picture postcard of the exterior of the Elks' Montezuma Club building in Goldfield, Nevada, probably during its grand opening. The building is decorated with flags and banners and a string of electric light bulbs hangs over the street. The building was destroyed by a fire on September 29, 1924.

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Panoramic photograph of the Antelope quicksilver mining district in Nye County, Nevada, circa 1900s

Date

1900 to 1909

Description

Panoramic view of the Antelope quicksilver (or mercury) mining district in Nye County, at the south end of the Cactus Range, thirty miles southeast of Goldfield, Nevada.

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Panoramic photograph of construction at Reimers Lumber Mill, Douglas County, Nevada, circa 1900s

Date

1900 to 1909

Description

Panoramic view of a building being constructed at Reimers Lumber Mill located near Glenbrook, Nevada in Douglas County close to Lake Tahoe.

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Photograph of Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes in Helldorado Parade, Las Vegas, circa late 1940s - early 1950s

Date

1945 to 1955

Description

The Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes holding flags and marching in the Helldorado Parade in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Photographs of Minsky's cast members in costume, 1970-1979

Date

1970 to 1979

Description

An 11-photograph proof sheet of several Minsky's female cast members displaying costumes in various poses. The female dancers are wearing beaded bikini-style costumes with feathered headdresses. Some of the photos have a sign that reads "Produced by Harold Minsky."

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Photographs of Minsky's cast members in costume, 1970-1979

Date

1970 to 1979

Description

A 12-photograph proof sheet of several Minsky's cast members displaying costumes in various poses. The male dancers are wearing dark pants, white shirts, and neckerchiefs. Many of the female dancers are wearing bikini-style costumes with a mirror-like reflective tile skirt, white knee boots, and white hats. One female dancers is wearing a long evening gown.

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Photograph of the interior of Frank Romero's restaurant, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1940s

Date

1940 to 1949

Description

Another view of the interior of Frank Romero's restaurant located at 122 S. First Street. Behind the counter is waitress Eddie Esparza. Handwritten on the back of the photo is "circa 1940." Eddie is also pictured in pho020012 (Image ID: 0052 0002). Site Name: Frank's Cafe (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 122 South Fir Street

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Photograph of Paiute women, early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1920

Description

Written on the photo: "Northern Paiute - 2. Northern Paiute women of the early 1900s. On the left is Mary Davis and Nina (Davis) Smith. On the right is Myma Briggs. Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada. Courtesy of Nevada Historical Society."

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