Las Vegas Creek with what appears to be a wooden wire-wrapped pipeline running next to the creek.
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from handwritten inscription on back of photo by Elizabeth Harrington: "Las Vegas Creek, formed by the overflow from one well that supplied the town of Las Vegas with its complete water supply for many years. This picture taken in 1925 near the head of the creek. Las Vegas Creek furnished a welcome playground for many youths, especially in the hot weather."
Color image of Valley of Fire. Written on the back of the postcard: "The Valley of Fire is a spectacular formation of red sandstone, so named because of atmospheric conditions, which bring out the brilliance of colors, resembling flames. It is also of interest for its Indian hieroglyphics and petrified forest."
A picture of Virginia and Truckee Railroad hauling silver from the Comstock Lode. Transcribed from back of photo, " 'Virginia and Truckee 'Reno' at Carson on turntable, under steam. White flag indicates 'Extra Run,' not a regularly scheduled run.' -Dave Coons"
The Bob Hampton Photographs of Construction Projects in Southern Nevada depict various construction projects near Las Vegas, Nevada from 1954 to 1967. The photographs primarily depict the construction of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Other projects include buildings for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Nevada Club, a hangar for Nellis Air Force Base, the Las Vegas Courthouse, the Chancellor Apartments in Las Vegas, and a highway interchange.
50.1, image 1 (loose image)Unidentified desert. (Photo mounted on page is labeled as 50 #1 (50.1, image 2). Photo with description matching the online inventory is in a separate photo sleeve.; 50.2 A mule train pulling three wagons.; 50.3 Four unidentified people standing in a river or lake.; 50.4 Unidentified desert with house in background.; 50.5 Four unidentified people standing in a river or lake.; 50.6 Unidentified desert. Loose photo of several people standing behind a bi-wing plane found between pages 49 and 50. Back of the photo is labeled as 63 3, however page 63 has all photos accounted for.
Series 2. Las Vegas Land and Water Company -- General Manager, Manager of Properties, and Manager of Industrial Development in Los Angeles, California -- Industrial Development Subject Files