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Postcard of Clarence Johnson and Josephine Gail Johnson, Millers (Nev.), early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1910

Description

Clarence Johnson (left) and "Josephine" Gail Johnson (right) in Millers, Nevada. Handwritten message provided with image: "Dear Nan and Rufe, Will send you some pictures now and next time will write. You will know who this is. Harvey took it about two weeks ago. Jessie and Clarence (Johnson) are here now. He lost his job at Millers and he will get work here if he can. But so far has not. Hayden came with them as his... (card ends). - postcard, L-R: 1) Clarence Johnson; 2) Josephine Gail Johnson." A second handwritten message provided with the image reads: "'Harvey' is Harvey Lohr, Ollie (Howard) Lohr's husband. "Hayden" is Jessie's youngest brother, James Hayden Howard. Personal interview with Josephine Johnson Foster, 02/20/80. Elizabeth Nelson Patrick."

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Photograph of Mack and Will Foster, Goldfield (Nev.), early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

Mack and Will Foster, uncles of George Byron Foster. Handwritten description provided on a separate piece of paper: "Figures identified in reverse. Should be Mack and Will. Lived at Berlin not far from my home in Tonopah. Brothers very close all their lives. Lived into their 80s. Died within months of each other. Mack the eldest. Both small men. When Mack was in his late sixties or early seventies he went to visit Toxine's (sp?), a house of prostitution, when Tonopah still had a red light district, ca 1952. Mack carried brass knuckles and a sawed off revolver. He was a rough character. Died about 1962. Both miners. Had brother, George, and a sister." Also hand written: (Photographer *A Allen ___*, Goldfield, Nev.)

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Photograph of the first flight inaugurating contract air mail from Las Vegas to Salt Lake City, Las Vegas (Nev.), April 17, 1926

Date

1926-04-17

Description

A black and white photograph of a crowd gathering for the first flight inaugurating contract air mail in Las Vegas. A stamp in the top left corner reads: "First flight inaugurating contract air mail, Las Vegas - Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Nevada April 17, 1926 10:40 a.m." Handwritten on the bottom right corner is: "first mail plane Las Vegas April 17 '26." Three individuals on the right side of the photo are labled: Mayor Hesse, and the Rockwell brothers, owners of the airfield. The Rockwell brothers purchased Anderson Field in 1925 and renamed it Rockwell Field.

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Photograph of Eileen and George Brookman, Esther Swartz and Governor Richard Bryan at the Winter Session, Carson City, NV 1987

Date

1987

Archival Collection

Description

The photograph was taken during the 64th session of the Nevada Legislature in Carson City, NV. The 64th session started on January 19, 1987. The original picture has handwritten inscription that says: "Cuz Bill, Esther Swartz, Gov.". The identified people on the photo are as follows: Nevada Assemblywoman Eileen Brookman (second woman from the left), her husband George Brookman standing behind her, Esther Swartz (first woman on the left) and the 25th Governor of Nevada Richard Bryan. The Great Seal of the State of Nevada can be seen in the background.

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Photograph of Assemblywoman Eileen Brookman, Governor Harry Reid and Brigadier General Harry Wald, Carson City, NV, c. 1968

Date

1968

Archival Collection

Description

The phorograph depicts the ceremony of Colonel Harry Wald (2nd from left) from the Nevada Army National Guard receiving his Brigadier General stars in office of Lieutenant Governor of Nevada Harry Reid (right). Assemblywoman Eileen Brookman is pinning the General's stars at left. The approximate date of the photo is 1968. Photographer: LV News Bureau. There is handwritten inscription on the picture that says: "Thank you for pinning on my stars. Love, Harry Wald".

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Photograph of Archie C. Grant and others at groundbreaking ceremony, Las Vegas, 1950s- 1960s

Date

1950 to 1969

Description

A view of Las Vegas men at a groundbreaking ceremony which could possibly be related to Las Vegas Housing Authority. Pictured includes Jim Down, Reed Whipple, Rulon Earl, and Rex Jarrett (See 0016 003 which appears to be same occasion). Description provided with image: "l-r, standing: 1. James H. Down, Jr.; 2. R. Whipple; 3. Rulon Earl; 5. Gerson, H.; 6. Jim Farndale; 7. W. Perons; 8. Bill Peccole; 9. Rex Jarrett. L-r, kneeling in foreground: 10. A. C. Grant - with hammer; 11. Art Chadek - P. H. A. San Francisco."

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Photograph of Menominee Indian Reservation, Wisconsin, 1917

Date

1916 to 1918

Description

Description provided with image: "Menominee Indian Reservation, Wisconsin, c. 1917. L-R, front: (1) ?? (2) Zora Grant (Archie's wife); (3) Archie Grant; (4) Helen Grant (Archie's sister). (Photo by Percy Marble)." Handwritten description on back of image: "Menominee Reservation circa 1917. "Keshena" county seat of Menominee Co. Wis. Stayed at Keshena Jan 1913 to May 25, 1918. About 1918 because Archie got out of 1st WW last part of 17 and they left the reservation 5-25-1918 they were dating. Archie C. Grant borned March 9, 1896 died 78 years old on Nov. 8, 1974. Zora Marble Grant borned Feb 27, 1894. 74 years old. died Feb 27, 1968. Archie, center, 21 years old. Zora to right of Archie with beaded bag. 13 years old. Helen Grant, Archie's only sister to "left". Photo by Percy Marble."

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Photograph of Harriet Schaller, Judge John McGroarty and Leigh Schaller at a WE CAN benefit, Union Plaza Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1984

Date

1984

Description

L-R: Harriet Schaller (widow of Nevada politcal strategist and writer Chris Schaller), Judge John McGroarty, Leigh Schaller (daughter of Chris and Harriet Schaller) at the WE CAN "Love Ya Child" benefit at the Union Plaza Hotel, Las Vegas. WE CAN (Working to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect) was a chapter of the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse (later Prevent Child Abuse America). Site Name: Union Plaza Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 1 South Main Street

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Photograph of Bob Miller and Kenny Guinn at a WE CAN benefit, Union Plaza Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1984

Date

1984

Description

Bob Miller (left, Governor of Nevada from 1989-1999) and Kenny Guinn (right, Governor of Nevada from 1999-2007) at the WE CAN "Love Ya Child" benefit at the Union Plaza Hotel, Las Vegas. WE CAN (Working to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect) was a chapter of the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse (later Prevent Child Abuse America). Unidentified people in foreground. Site Name: Union Plaza Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 1 South Main Street

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Photograph of University Library Society Board, University of Las Vegas, Nevada, 1993-1994

Date

1993 to 1994

Description

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Library Society Board, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Front row, L-R: Helen Mortenson, Nevada Assembly member Renee Diamond, UNLV English professor Patricia Geuder. Second row, L-R: unidentified woman, UNLV Libraries employee Marta Sorkin, Blanche Zucker (in yellow dress). Third row, L-R: Shirley Hurt, UNLV librarian Mary Harrison, Susan Jarvis (director of the UNLV Gaming Resource Center), Dr. Robert "Bob" Boord (UNLV College of Education), UNLV librarian Jim McPhee. They are in the Administration conference room of the James Dickinson Library, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

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