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Photograph of a sign, early 1900s
Date
1905 to 1925
Description
An automobile is parked in the desert next to a sign that cautions people, "Warning. Do not use this water for any purpose".
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Photograph of First State Bank, Las Vegas (Nev.)
Date
1900 to 1925
Archival Collection
Description
First State Bank building in Las Vegas, NV. Unidentified men stand in front of the bank and cars are parked outside near the hardware store.
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Photograph of a flood at Tonopah (Nev.), early to mid 1900s
Date
1900 to 1925
Archival Collection
Description
A street view of a flood in Tonopah, Nevada. Various shops and stores can be seen along either side of the street, along with sign advertisements for Leggett Advertising Co., Sierra Brewing Co., and the Mizpah Hotel. Various automobiles can also be seen either driving down or parked on the flooded street. Included with the image is a hand-drawn map identifying the buildings on the street.
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Postcard showing Searchlight, Nevada, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
The view of the small town of Searchlight, Nevada. Formed in 1897, Searchlight is an old boomtown that was made popular when George Frederick Colton discovered gold at the location where the town is now built. Unnamed buildings cluster together in the center of the postcard while rocky terrain decorated with small shrubs and mines surround the city's outskirts. Transcribed onto the bottom of the postcard: "Searchlight, Nevada; Duplex Mine In Foreground." The Frasher's Foto logo is also printed onto the bottom right corner.
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Photographs of Leonard Fayle's life at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia (Pa.), 1920s
Date
1920 to 1929
Archival Collection
Description
Eighteen unidentified photos related to Leonard Fayle's years at University of Pennsylvania. (1920s)
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Photograph of Leonard and Anna Fayle, 1931
Date
1931
Description
Anna and Leonard Fayle pose infront of an automobile. They married a year later.
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Photograph of people holding a sign in the Helldorado Parade, Las Vegas (Nev.), May 1963
Date
1963-05
Archival Collection
Description
People holding a sign in the Helldorado Parade advertising, "Best picture of the year: Lawrence of Arabia, Guild Theatre starts Wed. May 29."
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Postcard showing Searchlight, Nevada, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
The view of a street passing through Searchlight, Nevada. Formed in 1897, Searchlight is an old boomtown that was made popular when George Frederick Colton discovered gold at the location where the town is now built. Different shops and automobiles line the sides of the dirt road, while mountains and shrubs lie in the distance. Stores that reside on the left side of the street include The Big Store grocery and supply store, Arrowhead Garage, and a cafe. Buildings such as a garage and the Nevada Hotel stand on the opposing right side of the street. Transcribed onto the bottom of the postcard: "Searchlight, Nevada." The Frasher's Foto logo is also printed onto the bottom right corner.
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Photograph of Celia Rivero, 1937
Date
1937-12
Archival Collection
Description
Celia in 1937. On photo sleeve: "Celia Rivero, December 1937, 11 years old."
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The convention center in Reno, Nevada: postcard
Date
1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Inscription with the postcards reads: "It opened in Nevada Centennial year 1964. The center is located on U.S. Highway 395 going South through Reno. It will accommodate about 7,000 pople and will attract numerous conventions and athletic events."
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