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Panoramic view of Pioneer, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1900 to 1940

Description

View of Pioneer, Nevada.

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Geologic map of Las Vegas Valley, Nevada, 1982

Date

1982

Description

At top of map:'Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey. Prepared in cooperation with the Clark County Department of Comprehensive Planning. Water supply paper 2320-A, plate 1.' At bottom of map: ' Base from U.S. Geological Survey, 1:100,000, Boulder City, Ariz.-Nev., Las Vegas, Nev.-Calif., Mesquite Lake, Nev.-Calif., 1978; Lake Mead, Nev.-Ariz., 1979. Geology from Malmberg (1965); Longwell and others (1965); Haynes (1967); Bingler (1977); Bell and Smith (1980); Bell (1981); Matti and Bachhuber (1982); and Matti and Morton (1982a, b); modified by R. W. Plume, 1981.' Shows township and range lines. Scale 1:100,000 (W 115°30´--W 115°00´/N 36°30´--N 36°00´). Series: U.S. Geological Survey water-supply paper
2320-A. Originally published as plate 1 of Ground-water conditions in Las Vegas Valley, Clark County, Nevada. Part I. Hydrogeologic framework / by Russell W. Plume, published by the U.S. Geological Survey in 1989 as Water-supply paper 2320-A.

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

Date

1891-05-11

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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Lois Sagel Papers on Nevada Wilderness Preservation

Identifier

MS-00571

Abstract

The Lois Sagel Papers on Nevada Wilderness Preservation (1989-1995) consist of the papers of Lois Sagel, an environmentalist and advocate for the preservation of Nevada’s wilderness. The collection primarily documents the campaigns surrounding the efforts to expand Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (1994) as well as to designate the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (1993). Additionally, it contains information on minor land exchanges and the Question 5/S.B. 189 bond issue to fund state parks (considered in 1989 and 1990). Most of the collection is comprised of newspaper clippings, correspondence, memoranda, photographs, and photo slides.

Archival Collection

The Mapes Hotel 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 Mapes Hotel in Reno, Nevada. One of Reno's luxurious hotels, the top floor of which is devoted to dining and dancing in the glass-enclosed Sky Room.

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Caesars Tahoe in Stateline, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Caesars Tahoe, a Caesars World Resort Casino/Hotel, Lake Tahoe, Nevada, situated amidst the beauty of Lake Tahoe and the splendor of the High Sierras.

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Southern Nevada Children's Home: photographic print

Date

1978

Description

Southern Nevada Children's Home, Boulder City, Nevada (1978) A church and mountains can be seen in the background.

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Order of the Eastern Star Grand Chapter of Nevada Records

Identifier

MS-00702

Abstract

The Order of the Eastern Star Grand Chapter of Nevada Records contain proceedings of yearly meetings of this charitable organization for the years of 1937, 1946, 1948-1956, 1958, 1960-1968.

Archival Collection

Photograph of commencement for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 1979

Date

1979

Description

A picture of the commencement ceremony for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The people pictured here (from left to right) include Dixon, Addelion Guy, and an unidentified man.

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Postcard of Ely, Nevada, circa early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1930

Description

A picture postcard of Ely, Nevada.

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