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Digital image of Nevada Test Site protestors, circa 1980-1999

Date

1980 to 1999

Description

An unidentified woman at a meeting of Nevada Test Site protestors in Nevada.

Image

Photograph of Las Vegas Creek, Nevada, 1925

Date

1925

Description

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."

Image

Walking Box Ranch, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1880 to 1979

Description

Bell Family Scrapbook scanning, Set 4, proofed 11.04.2010 Snow scene of Mojave desert surrounding Walking Box Ranch

Image

Walking Box Ranch, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1880 to 1979

Description

Bell Family Scrapbook scanning, Set 4, proofed 11.04.2010 Snow scene of corrals in Mojave desert surrounding Walking Box Ranch

Image

Walking Box Ranch, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1880 to 1979

Description

Bell Family Scrapbook scanning, Set 4, proofed 11.04.2010 Snow at the Walking Box Ranch. The bunkhouse is on the left

Image

Postcard of Valley of Fire, Nevada, circa 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Description

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."

Image

Photograph of the Truckee Railroad, Nevada, 1930-1940

Date

1930 to 1940

Description

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"

Image

Bob Hampton Photographs of Construction Projects in Southern Nevada

Identifier

PH-00362

Abstract

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.

Archival Collection

Southern Nevada Photo Album, image 050

Description

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.

Las Vegas, Nevada - water well logs

Date

1942 to 1954

Archival Collection

Description

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

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