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Photograph of board members signing contract, Overton (Nev.), 1925-1935

Date

1925 to 1935

Description

Board members sign a contract, possibly for a land deal (although there is disagreement on the origin of the photo). W. A. Davis says Cutright's original caption is incorrect: "Wilbur Mills (?) signing part of the contract [for dam], at 6 Co. Office. See Image pho023268, 0123 0168 for another photo and alternate caption.

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Photograph of Nevada Hatch, Nevada, circa early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1939

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 Fort Churchill, Nevada, circa early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

A general view of remains found at Fort Churchill, Nevada

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Photograph of Mrs. J.T. McWilliams, Nevada, 1900-1920

Date

1900 to 1920

Description

A black and white picture of Mrs. J.T. McWilliams posing in a forest.

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Photograph of mining train, Pioche (Nev.), early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

Mining train stopped at Pioche, Nevada. The numbers on the mining train are, "7, 6 , 2, 12, 3." The two individuals on the train are unidentified.

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Photograph of Valley View Ledge, Tonopah (Nev.), early 1900s

Description

Caption: Valley View Ledge, Tonopah, Nev.

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Photograph of album cover of Tonopah and Goldfield Views, early 1900s

Description

Caption: Tonopah and Goldfield Views, A.J. Poak; Photos by E.W. Smith

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Photograph of horse team pulling stagecoach in desert, early 1900s

Description

Caption: Stage crossing the desert to Goldfield 64

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Photograph of buildings on Main Street, Goldfield (Nev.), early 1900s

Description

Caption: Goldfield, Nev., Main St. looking north 4-9

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