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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"

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

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

Photograph of Nevada Southern University commencement, Las Vegas, 1967

Date

1967

Description

Description provided with image: "Tom Hribar, with his mother, being commissioned into the U.S. Marine Corps. 1967 NSU (Nevada Southern University) commencement." Individual Creator credit goes to Robert L. Lawson.

Image

Neon sign, Nevada: photographic print, 1993

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Northern Nevada Neon Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00439
Collection Name: Northern Nevada Neon Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

Archival Component

Jennings Residence, Nevada, 1993 June 17

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Ethan Jennings Jr. Architectural Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00788
Collection Name: Ethan Jennings Jr. Architectural Records
Box/Folder: Roll 089

Archival Component

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 Ranch, Nevada (4 of 4)

Date

1904 to 1905

Archival Collection

Description

Series 1. San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad -- J. Ross Clark/Los Angeles Office Files

Text

Las Vegas Ranch, Nevada (3 of 4)

Date

1903 to 1904

Archival Collection

Description

Series 1. San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad -- J. Ross Clark/Los Angeles Office Files

Mixed Content

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