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Photograph of "Pop" and Delphine Squires, Las Vegas, circa early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1939

Description

Charles Pember "Pop" Squires and Delphine posing together in an unknown location, possibly Las Vegas, Nevada. "Pop" Squires is holding a copy of the Las Vegas Age.

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Photograph of the Around the World Buick, Las Vegas, circa early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1939

Description

A close-up view of the Around the World Buick, including James Cashman, Sr (left), in front of the Overland Hotel in early Las Vegas, Nevada. Handwritten on the back of the image: "Standing left: James Cashman, Sr." Handwritten onto a piece of paper included with the image: "Two heavy-set men in backseat of car are twin brothers. Photo taken in front of New Overland Hotel. Cashman garage was located in a part of lower hotel bldg. - Jona (?) Cashman Siefeck (?)."

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Postcard of a parade on Main Street in Tonopah, Nevada, circa 1900s-1910s

Date

1900 to 1919

Description

A picture postcard showing a procession of men in overcoats marching in a parade on Main Street in Tonopah, Nevada. Some are carrying a banner, and others are playing brass instruments. The street is covered with snow. The Mizpah Hotel and a sign for the Cafe Montana are seen prominently.

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Postcard of a parade on Main Street in Tonopah, Nevada, circa 1900s-1910s

Date

1900 to 1919

Description

A picture postcard showing a procession of men in overcoats marching in a parade on Main Street in Tonopah, Nevada. The street and rooftops are covered with snow. Men are playing brass instruments. The Mizpah Hotel and a sign for the Cafe Montana are seen prominently.

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Postcard with four scenes from central Nevada, circa 1900s-1910s

Date

1900 to 1919

Description

A picture postcard with four photographs: the" first [railroad] engine to run over the Sierras;" "Mark Twain 1865 in Aurora, Nevada;" "Mark Twain's cabin in Aurora, Nevada;" the "first house in Genoa, Nevada." Twain is seen with a group of unidentified men.

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Photograph of the Northern Paiute camp, Mason Valley (Nev.), early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1920

Description

Transcribed from the picture: "Northern Paiute - 3. Scenes similar to this were not uncommon at the turn of the century. The Northern Paiute people began to incorporate non-native materials into their camps. Location: Mason Valley. Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada. Courtesy of Nevada Historical Society."

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Photograph of women in the Mesquite Club, Las Vegas (Nev.), early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1910

Description

Women of the Mesquite Club gathered on a porch for their colonial tea. Original description: "This picture is for mother-you may all look at it however!" Written on the bottom of the photo: "At our last colonial tea last January." "Mrs. S." and "me" written at the top of the photo. "Mrs. Stewart just below, me to the left of the picture" written on the side of the photo.

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Photograph of Clark County High School play, early to mid 1900s

Date

1900 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

Unidentified students in the Clark County High School play in Las Vegas, Nevada. (dup. Lake Eglington #27)

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Photograph of roulette game at the Tonopah Club, Tononpah (Nev.), 1900-1920

Date

1900 to 1920

Description

Gamblers crowd around a roulette table to place their bets at the Tonopah Club. The man to the left appears to be a pit boss while the man next to him spins the roulette wheel. Site Name: Tonopah Club

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Photograph of people at the Las Vegas Ranch, Nevada, circa early 1900s

Date

1904 to 1935

Description

Black and white image of a group of people at the Las Vegas Ranch. Mr. Worrell at the far right. Site Name: Las Vegas Ranch (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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