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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."

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Film transparency of Fortification Hill, Nevada, February 26, 1935

Date

1935-02-26

Description

Black and white image with the following printed description: "Fortification Hill as seen from the Nevada shore of Black Canyon Reservoir."

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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

Mixed Content

Remains found in Lost City, Nevada, undated

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Nevada Mining Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00361
Collection Name: Nevada Mining Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Box SH-046 (Restrictions apply)

Archival Component

House constructed by Hank Records on the T&T Ranch in Nevada: photographic print

Date

1955

Description

From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series I. Amargosa Valley, Nevada -- Subseries I.B. Records Family. Records and his brother Robert planted many trees in the valley about the time this photograph was taken. Balm of Gileads, maples, elms, and other varieties were planted.

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Easter Sunday at Twin Springs Ranch, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1945

Description

From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series VII. Other areas in Nye County -- Subseries VII.C. Fallini Family (Twin Springs, Nevada). Joe Fallini Jr. and his cousin, Virginia, (identified from left to right). Note the old stage building in the background.

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Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada: postcard

Date

1965-07

Description

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

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Royal Nevada Hotel, approximately 1950-1959

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Neon in Nevada Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00225
Collection Name: Neon in Nevada Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Binder PB-005

Archival Component

Slide of protesters kneeling in front of a van near the Nevada Test Site, 1984

Date

1984

Description

Color image of activists kneeling down in front of a van. They are part of the Lenten Desert Experience (also called the Nevada Desert Experience), a group protesting nuclear testing.

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