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Cassidy, Butch, 1866-
Robert Leroy Parker (1866-1908), also known as Butch Cassidy, was an American train and bank robber during the late 1800s. He was notorious for being the leader of the “Wild Bunch”, a gang of criminal outlaws in the Old West. Parker’s life and death has been a main element in many “Wild West” films and literature to this day.
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Letter from C. H. Brown to J. K. W. Bracken, November 3, 1903
Date
1903-11-03
Archival Collection
Description
C.H. Brown discusses how he is waiting in Tonopah for a check for his team and constrcuting a hotel in the meantime.
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Letter from H. Hawgood to J. Ross Clark, March 9, 1903
Date
1903-03-09
Archival Collection
Description
Letter discusses the purchase of the Stewart Ranch and the intention of Mr. McDermott traveling to the ranch.
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Letter from J. Ross Clark to Crowell and Allott, December 22, 1904
Date
1904-12-22
Archival Collection
Description
Letter informs Crowell and Allott that the Union Pacific does not intend to move Dr. Bracken's store and refuses to let them move their own shop.
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Letter from J. Ross Clark to E. G. Tilton, August 25, 1904
Date
1904-08-25
Archival Collection
Description
Letter discusses the placement of a deputy in Las Vegas to protect and serve the area and the need to find free transportation for the deputy and prisoners.
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Letter from J. Ross Clark to H. Hawgood, March 10, 1903
Date
1903-03-10
Archival Collection
Description
Letter discusses the value of Las Vegas. Clark states that Las Vegas would make a good head-quarters for the Engineering and Construction Department and can provide produce for nearby markets.
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Letter from J. Ross Clark to H. P. Myton, February 26, 1904
Date
1904-02-26
Archival Collection
Description
Letter responds to Myton's request to manage the Las Vegas townsite and advises that at the time, no decisions have been made.
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Letter from J. Ross Clark to J. K. W. Bracken, September 29, 1903
Date
1903-09-29
Archival Collection
Description
Letter concerns cost of hauling freight.
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Letter from J. Ross Clark to Walter R. Bracken, July 16, 1904
Date
1904-07-16
Archival Collection
Description
Letter advises Bracken to respond to inquiries about Las Vegas with information on climate and overall conditions and refrain from giving out any information about the railroad.
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Letter from J. Ross Clark to C. B. Irvine, February 9, 1903
Date
1903-02-09
Archival Collection
Description
Written by Clark's secretary, A. Underwood. Letter addresses Senator Clark purchasing the Stewart Ranch and whether a newspaper is needed in Las Vegas.
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