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Correspondence, F.R. McNamee to H.E. George
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Archival Collection
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Transcript of interview with Emma Richard Foremaster by Jamie McKee, March 20, 1978
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Archival Collection
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On March 20, 1978, Jamie McKee interviewed Emma Richard Foremaster (born 1899 in Alamo, Nevada) about her family history. Foremaster mainly discussed her ancestry, including the background of her parents and grandparents, and she did so in a pre-scripted narration-style account. Foremaster also talks about the various locations at which her family has lived, some of the recreational activities and occupations of her family, and some of the background of her own life. At the conclusion of the narration, Foremaster talks briefly about her children, her work in becoming a schoolteacher, and her appreciation for the advancements in technology as well as the love for her family and country.
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Report, Flood control and soil conservation in southern Nevada
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Archival Collection
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Brief history of flooding along the Virgin River and a list of work undertaken to prevent or diminish future flooding.
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Photograph of panorama of Del Mar, California, 1907
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of a mining camp and a mill in Pioche (Nev.), circa 1916
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of Rawhide, Nevada, April 15, 1908
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Archival Collection
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Tonopah-Goldfield Mining Photograph Collection
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The Tonopah-Goldfield Mining Photograph Collection depicts mining activities in the mining towns of Tonopah and Goldfield in Esmeralda County, Nevada from approximately 1901 to 1920. The photographs primarily depict mines, miners, mills, construction, ore, and workers transporting ore. The photographs also depict events and people in Tonopah and Goldfield, including parades, celebrations, banquets, children, Native Americans, and prominent buildings.
Archival Collection
Transcript of interview with John Erb by Susan Korzennik, February 23, 1980
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Archival Collection
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On February 23, 1980, Susan Korzennik interviewed construction worker John Erb (born on July 16th, 1932 in Denver, Colorado) in his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers John’s construction work in the Las Vegas area in addition to family life in Nevada and local social, religious, and community activities. He also discusses being a member of the Elks Club and the Clark County Gentlemen’s Club.
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