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William Shockley's house in Pickhandle Gulch, image 002: photographic print

Date

1890 (year uncertain)

Description

William Shockley's home in Pickhandle Gulch, NV. Inscription reads: "Mt. Diablo Supt. House Pickhandle Gulch, Candelaria; Shockley's house, 1890?; Mt. Diablo Hoisting Works on hill t right." Individiuals identified from left to right: W.E. Norwood, H.H. Allen, & W.H. Shockley.

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Griffin, Merv, 1925-2007

Mervyn Edward "Merv" Griffin, Jr. was an American television host, musician, singer, actor, and media mongul.  He lived from July 06, 1925 - August 12, 2007.

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Interior view of First State Bank, Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1925

Description

From the Elizabeth Harrington Photograph Collection (PH-00291). Inscription with image reads: "Interior First State Bank - Built in 1906. Notice cuspidors and grandfather clock. Only bank in Las Vegas. 1925." - E(lizabeth) Harrington (Photo 1925).

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Taft, Robert W., 1925-

Robert W. Taft was born on November 1, 1925, in Sioux City, Iowa. Robert married Jean on January 22, 1957, and they had three children: Michael W. Taft, Rebecca T. Ashley, and Mary T. Clark.

Taft attended College Notre Dame. Taft also served in the United States Navy during World War II.

Taft was the assistant manager for plans, engineering, and budget for the Nevada Test Site.

Robert W. Taft passed away on June 17, 2006. Source: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/111485823/robert-warren-taft

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