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Postcard of Valley of Fire, Nevada, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
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."
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Photograph of Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1910
Date
1906 to 1916
Archival Collection
Description
The Methodist Church can be seen in the upper right. The Palace Hotel is located in the left center. This photograph was identified by Shirley Ferron Swanson on October 25, 1983.
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Photograph of Exalted rulers, Elks, Nevada, 1937
Date
1937
Archival Collection
Description
Identification given with photograph: "Exalted Rulers, Elks, 1937"
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Photograph of a pageant, Lost City, Nevada, 1926
Date
1926
Archival Collection
Description
People on a stage for a pageant in Lost City with buildings behind them.
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Photograph of street scene, Nevada, circa 1940s
Date
1940 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
Description given with photograph: "A trip to St. Thomas and Overton. Elton Garrett went with us."
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Photograph of mine crew, Tonopah, Nevada, 1920s
Date
1920 to 1929
Archival Collection
Description
Tonopah mine crew. The very top man is Ed Gentry, brother to Edward Gentry in Panaca (he owned a mercantile store) and nephew of Harry Gentry.
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Photograph of Fortification Hill, Nevada, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of a railroad spur line and Fortification Hill.
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Photograph of Fort Callville remains, Nevada, 1946
Date
1946
Archival Collection
Description
Robert Gibson, left, and an unidentified man posing beside the remains of Fort Callville just a short time before water from Lake Mead covered it. Image was taken by John F. Ferkins, a guide.
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Postcard with view of Goodsprings, Nevada, after 1910
Date
1910 to open end
Archival Collection
Description
View of Goodsprings from the bench over the town.
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Photograph of flooding in the Nevada desert, circa 1950
Date
1950 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
Flooding in the desert
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Unidentified location in flood
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