Transcribed from the photograph: "Northern Paiute - 5. Indian couple carrying railroad ties. Scenes like this were not uncommon in the early 1900s. Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada. Courtesy of Nevada Historical Society."
Board members sign a contract, possibly for a land deal (although there is disagreement on the origin of the photo). W. A. Davis says Cutright's original caption is incorrect: "Wilbur Mills (?) signing part of the contract [for dam], at 6 Co. Office. See Image pho023268, 0123 0168 for another photo and alternate caption.