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Postcard of Benny Binion quote, approximately 1900s-1980s
Date
1900 to 1989
Archival Collection
Description
A postcard advertising Binion's Horseshoe Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada n.d. The card has a picture of Benny Binion of Binion's Horseshoe. The caption, a quote by Binion, reads, "treat them right, show them a good time, and the rest will take care of itself". Site Name: Binion's Horseshoe (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Postcard of straight hand in poker, approximately 1900s-1980s
Date
1900 to 1989
Archival Collection
Description
A postcard illustrating five cards: the ace of spades through the ten of spades. The caption reads, "I'll play these: To hold this hand makes one feel fine but I'd rather hold your hand in mine. That's straight" n.d.
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Photograph of Nevada Hatch, Nevada, circa early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Handwritten description provided on back of image: "Nevada Hatch, family trad. That she was first Anglo-Saxon child born in Nevada." Included with the image is a copy of a typed letter which reads: "Miss Merle Irwin, Vista del Monte, #118 3775 Modoc Road Santa Barbara, California 93105. Jan. 10, 1978. University of Nevada, Library, Las Vegas. My dear Friends: A year ago my brother and I visited and talked to a lovely lady to whom I promised a photograph of a distant cousin in Michigan, named NEVADA HATCH, because it was said she was the first Anglo-Saxon child born in Nevada. I have now secured it from my brother, Warren Irwin, at 9457 Las Vegas Blvd., Paradise Spa #4, have had a copy made, and herewith send you the original. Sincerely, Merle Irwin." Individual Creator credit goes to H. B. Leckenby.
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Photograph of a small town, late 1800s-early 1900s
Date
1890 to 1910
Description
Part of a small town can be seen in the photograph, including homes, people, and pets.
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Photograph of a post office, late 1800s-early 1900s
Date
1885 to 1915
Description
People stand outside the post office with a mule and an automobile. The post office advertises Jevne's Bread.
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Photograph of men in hats at railroad depot, Las Vegas (Nev.), early 1900s
Date
Unknown year in the century of the 1900s
Archival Collection
Description
Group of unidentifed men wearing hats stand in front of the SP, LA, & SL Railroad Depot in Las Vegas [Taken in the early 1900s].
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Photograph of school children, Panaca, circa 1900-1909
Date
1900 to 1909
Archival Collection
Description
A group photo of school children and probably a teacher from Panaca elementary school in Panaca, Nevada. Additional information provided with image: "The building over the fence was probably the Panaca Tithing Office (Bishop's Storehouse). Likely over the fence from the Wadsworth Store, an adobe building used for the school."
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Photograph of Maggie Jones and Louise James, early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1920
Archival Collection
Description
Transcribed from the photograph: "Northern Paiute - 7. Maggie Jones holds Louise James, who is securely wrapped in a Northern Paiute cradleboard. The Paiute pronounce the cradleboard, 'hoop.' Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada. Courtesy of Nevada Historical Society."
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Photograph of Mary Lowe with rabbit blanket, early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1920
Archival Collection
Description
Transcribed from the picture, "Northern Paiute - 8. Mary Lowe, age 70, a Walker River Paiute, standing next to a rabbit blanket she made from 100 rabbit skins. Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada. Courtesy of The National Archives."
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Photograph of Paiute women playing a game, early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1920
Archival Collection
Description
Transcribed from the picture, "Northern Paiute - 9. Na-zi-sa-ka was a game played by Paiute women. A braided cloth was thrown through the goal with long poles. Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada. Courtesy of Mabel Paulina."
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