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Photograph of Mr. Reynolds and Ernie Cragin, Las Vegas, 1925-1935

Date

1925 to 1935

Description

Mr. Reynolds and Ernie Cragin on the balcony of El Portal theatre. Fremont Street in distance.

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Photograph of a civilians and military banquet, Las Vegas, circa 1915-1925

Date

1915 to 1925

Description

Black and white photograph of a banquet with civilians and military.

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Photograph of Black Canyon, circa early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1939

Description

The view of where the Hoover Dam was to be built on the Colorado River in Black Canyon. Typed onto the front of the page: "Boulder Canyon. The dam is calculated to be 200 feet wide at the base, 600 feet high above water level, 1,000 feet wide at the top and extend 130 feet below water level at bedrock. This great dam would be capable of holding a year and one-half average flow of the Colorado River. Every dollar expended in this gigantic enterprise will pass through Las Vegas, Nevada - the Gateway to the Boulder Canyon Damsite - 36 miles away. The families of many of the men employed during construction days will reside in Las Vegas which will mean an increase in population and business. The power generated by the dam will mean wonderful possibilities in agriculture and mining; a smelter, factories, and other industries which will make Las Vegas the metropolis of Nevada."

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Photograph of Charles Ronnow, approximately 1900-1950

Date

1900 to 1950

Description

Charles Ronnow poses by a collection of sticks outdoors for a photo.

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Photograph of Dat-so-la-lee, circa early 1800s - early 1900s

Date

1870 to 1925

Description

A portrait of Dat-so-la-lee, a Washo Indian basket-maker, surrounded by baskets.

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Photograph of Kathleen Collins on a movie set, Logandale (Nev.), circa 1925

Date

1924 to 1926

Description

Kathleen Collins sits under an umbrella on a movie set. Several unidentified men are pictured. This was most likely taken during the production of the movie Black Cyclone, which was shot at Home Ranch, Logandale, NV, by Hal Roach Studios. The side of the truck in the background reads, "Hal E. Roach Studios."

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Smithsonian letter; letter from St. Thomas, Nevada; notes about Clark County, Las Vegas, Nevada, approximately 1900 to 1974

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File

Archival Collection

Chester R. Longwell Professional Papers
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00017
Collection Name: Chester R. Longwell Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Box 19

Archival Component

Photograph of a Northern Paiute couple carrying railroad ties, early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1920

Description

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."

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Photograph of board members signing contract, Overton (Nev.), 1925-1935

Date

1925 to 1935

Description

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.

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Photographs of scenery (Alaska), mid 1900s

Date

1935 to 1955

Archival Collection

Description

Twenty-three snapshots miscellaneous views of Leonard Fayle's trip to Alaska.

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