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Photograph of Dale Dorothy in radio room, Pahrump (Nev.), circa 1951

Date

1950 to 1952

Description

Dale Dorothy holds a dog on his lap and speaks into the microphone of his "ham" radio. Behind him sits the W7CTK station equipment. He used the equipment to speak to lost air pilots over the deserts of Pahrump and guide them to their destinations. Site Name: Lazy 88 Ranch

Image

Nevada Mining Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00361

Abstract

The Nevada Mining Photograph Collection depicts mining activities, miners, and mining towns in Nevada from 1868 to 1937. The photographs primarily depict the towns of Tonopah, Nevada and Goldfield, Nevada, including mills, buildings, mine shafts, and panoramic views of the landscape. The photographs also depict Beatty, Lost City, Delamar, Candelaria, Winnemucca, Virginia City, Rhyolite, Elko, and Reno, Nevada. The photographs also include portraits of early settlers in Nevada, Native Americans, children, parades, celebrations, and funerals.

Archival Collection