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Wilson's placer plant in Ophir Canyon, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1974

Description

From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series VII. Other areas in Nye County -- Subseries VII.I. Wilson Family (Toiyabe Mountains, Nevada). The canvas covered structure was a darkened area for sorting scheelite with a black light during daylight hours.

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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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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

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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

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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."

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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"

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, March 6, 1978

Date

1978-03-06

Description

Agenda and meeting minutes for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Senate. CSUN Session 6 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

Text

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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