Skip to main content

Search the Special Collections and Archives Portal

Search Results

Display    Results Per Page
Displaying results 29441 - 29450 of 31077

Slide of the El Neva Motel, Elko, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

An image of the El Neva Motel, located on Idaho Street in Elko, at night. The illuminated neon sign advertising the building reads: "Motel; El Neva, Lodging At Its Best, HBO; Vacancy."

Image

Slide of Golden Rule Stores, Elko, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

An image of the exterior of the Golden Rule Stores located in Elko, Nevada. The yellow neon sign placed above the building's entrance doors reads: "Golden Rule Stores and Reinhart Co." Colorful clothing sold at the store is showcased in the windows.

Image

Slide of Davin's Liquor Store, Elko, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

An image of the exterior of Davin's Liquor Store located in Elko, Nevada. The neon sign advertising the store reads: "Davin's Liquors Cocktails, Sporting Goods, Cafe; Slots." To the right of Davin's Liquor Store is Rose's Chapel of Love wedding chapel. The blue lettering on the chapel reads: "Rose's Chapel of Love Weddings; Town With A Heart: Heart of Nevada." A line of cars is parked along the street located in front of the buildings.

Image

Duncan, Ruby, 1932-

Ruby Duncan was born in Tallulah, Louisiana on June 7, 1932. Her parents passed away when Duncan was three years old and she spent the remainder of her youth living with various relatives in and around Tallulah. Duncan started work at the Ivory Plantation at an early age, only going to school part-time. She quit school to work full-time as a waitress and later a barmaid. Duncan left Tallulah for Las Vegas, Nevada in 1952 to live with her aunt near Henderson, Nevada.

Person

Clark, J. Ross (James Ross), 1850-1927

J. Ross (James Ross) Clark (1850-1927) was the leading figure behind the San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad which, in 1902, connected Salt Lake City and Los Angeles. Clark also had a deep interest in California corporations in Los Angeles, and was a member and supporter of multiple charitable and civic organizations. Some organizations he was a part of included the Masons, the Jonathan Club, the California Club, the Midwick and the Los Angeles Country Club, and the Sierra Madre Club.

Person

The Leach Plant at American Potash: photographic print

Date

Unknown year in the decade of the 1920s (year approximate) to Unknown year in the decade of the 1960s (year approximate)

Description

The Leach Plant at American Potash. American Potash and Chemical Company operaterated in the United States from the 1920's through the 1960's.

Image