Search Results
R. F. "Chick" Perkins Papers
Identifier
MS-00402
Abstract
The R.F. “Chick” Perkins Papers date from 1900 to 1990, with the bulk from 1930 to 1990, and document the history of Native Americans and the archaeology of Southern Nevada. The collection contains photographs, correspondence, professional papers, official documents, and publications belonging to Richard Fay "Chick" Perkins, who served as curator of the Lost City Museum in Overton, Nevada, from 1956 to 1980.
Archival Collection
Unidentified group of men at a dinner: photographic print
Date
1900 (year approximate) to 1915 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
A dinner event with many men sitting and standing in a small room. The tables are covered with dinnerware - all men are unidentified and location is unknown.
Image
Rinker with fish at Catalina Island: photographic print
Date
1908-10-09
Archival Collection
Description
C. A. Rinker is pictured with another unidentified person at Catalina Island, October 9, 1908.
Image
Fire in Goldfield, Nevada: postcard
Date
1909-05-15
Archival Collection
Description
Fire in Goldfield, Nevada, night of April 15th '09. There is a handwritten message on back. Photographer credit: Bertram.
Image
Goldfield desert dwellings: postcard
Date
1903-11
Archival Collection
Description
Postcards showing the "Early days of Goldfield, Nevada, November 1903." The view shows tents and rudimentary dwellings in the desert.
Image
Transcript of interview with Lendon Kaye Barney by Kelly Adams, March 3, 1978
Date
1978-03-03
Archival Collection
Description
Kelly Adams interviews Lendon Barney (b. 1925) about his experiences as an early resident of Bunkerville, Nevada. Barney also discusses his membership in the Mormon church, as well as his career as a music teacher for schools in Clark County. Barney also describes some of the early development and changes in Nevada, such as the population growth, changes in housing prices, and the building of highways.
Text
