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Newspaper, Nevada State Journal June 2, 1918

Date

1918-06-02

Description

Articles demonstrate attitudes and activities of women during World War including home economics, fashion, want ads. "Hooverized" recipes Herbert Hoover head of Amercan Food Administration encouraged Americans to voluntarily reduce food consumption to avoid rationing. Michelin Man

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Postcard showing Searchlight, Nevada, circa 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

The view of the small town of Searchlight, Nevada. Formed in 1897, Searchlight is an old boomtown that was made popular when George Frederick Colton discovered gold at the location where the town is now built. Unnamed buildings cluster together in the center of the postcard while rocky terrain decorated with small shrubs and mines surround the city's outskirts. Transcribed onto the bottom of the postcard: "Searchlight, Nevada; Duplex Mine In Foreground." The Frasher's Foto logo is also printed onto the bottom right corner.

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Postcard showing Searchlight, Nevada, circa 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

The view of a street passing through Searchlight, Nevada. Formed in 1897, Searchlight is an old boomtown that was made popular when George Frederick Colton discovered gold at the location where the town is now built. Different shops and automobiles line the sides of the dirt road, while mountains and shrubs lie in the distance. Stores that reside on the left side of the street include The Big Store grocery and supply store, Arrowhead Garage, and a cafe. Buildings such as a garage and the Nevada Hotel stand on the opposing right side of the street. Transcribed onto the bottom of the postcard: "Searchlight, Nevada." The Frasher's Foto logo is also printed onto the bottom right corner.

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Slide of Nevada Club, Ely, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

An image of the Hotel Nevada and Nevada Club in Ely. Various neon signs hanging off of the brick building read: "Coffee Shop;" "Cafe;" "Welcome, 21 Slots & Food, Dancing;" "Hotel Nevada, Free Parking."

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The Nevada Club in Reno, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- The Nevada Club in Reno, Nevada. Also visible is Harold's Club and the Reno Arch.

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The Nevada Club in Reno, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- The Nevada Club in Reno, Nevada. Aslo visible is Harrah's and the Hotel Riverside in the distance.

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A slide of the neon sign for the Nevada Club, Laughlin, Nevada 1986

Date

1986

Description

A color image of the neon sign for Del Webb's Nevada Club. The Pioneer Hotel and Gambling Hall and its neon cowboy can be seen in the background.

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Slide of the neon signs on the Nevada Club exterior, Laughlin, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

A color image of the neon signs on the exterior of Del Webb's Nevada Club.

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The Nevada Club in Reno, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367)

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Crowd of protesters at Nevada Test Site, Nevada: photographic slide

Date

1987-04

Description

From the Sister Klaryta Antoszewska Photograph Collection (PH-00352). Demonstration at Nevada Test Site.

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