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Postcard of a parade on Main Street in Tonopah, Nevada, circa 1900s-1910s
Date
1900 to 1919
Archival Collection
Description
A picture postcard showing a procession of men in overcoats marching in a parade on Main Street in Tonopah, Nevada. The street and rooftops are covered with snow. Men are playing brass instruments. The Mizpah Hotel and a sign for the Cafe Montana are seen prominently.
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Photograph of a Native American woman carrying an infant in a cradleboard, probably in Nevada, circa 1910s
Date
1910 to 1919
Archival Collection
Description
A picture postcard of a Native American woman carrying an infant in a cradleboard on her back. Handwritten notes on the postcard say "This design is used for a boy," and "Buckskin casing[?] over basket." Caption: "No. 38 Natives of Nevada."
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Postcard with four scenes from central Nevada, circa 1900s-1910s
Date
1900 to 1919
Archival Collection
Description
A picture postcard with four photographs: the" first [railroad] engine to run over the Sierras;" "Mark Twain 1865 in Aurora, Nevada;" "Mark Twain's cabin in Aurora, Nevada;" the "first house in Genoa, Nevada." Twain is seen with a group of unidentified men.
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Postcard of scenes from Reno, Nevada, circa 1870s-1927
Date
1870 to 1927
Archival Collection
Description
A picture postcard with photographs of a mule team hauling wagons of ore or lumber in Reno, Nevada in 1870; automobiles hauling ore in 1927; Main Street in Reno, Nevada, 1870; men playing roulette at the Palace Gambling House in Reno, Nevada in 1906; and a man standing next to tall saguaro cacti in the desert.
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Postcard of scenes of Goldfield, Nevada and Gold Hill, Nevada, circa 1910s
Date
1910 to 1919
Archival Collection
Description
A picture postcards with photographs of Goldfield, Nevada, Gold Hill, Nevada, George Wingfield in 1906, a 20-mule team, miners eating bacon around a campfire, and a gambling hall where men are playing roulette, faro and craps.
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Postcard of the Montezuma Club House, Goldfield, Nevada, circa 1900s
Date
1900 to 1909
Archival Collection
Description
A picture postcard of the exterior of the Elks' Montezuma Club building in Goldfield, Nevada, probably during its grand opening. The building is decorated with flags and banners and a string of electric light bulbs hangs over the street. The building was destroyed by a fire on September 29, 1924.
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Photograph of John Coggshall, San Francisco, California, 1899
Date
1899-02-15
Archival Collection
Description
John Cogshall poses wearing a top hat, suit, vest, overcoat and a watch on a chain. Handwritten on the front of the photo: "Sent this photo to my sister Lizzie from New York city, March 5, 1899. John Cogshall. Taken at San Francisco, California,. Wed. Feb. 15, 1899."
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Photograph of funeral procession for Sheriff Thomas Logan, Tonopah, Nevada, April 12, 1906
Date
1906-04-12
Archival Collection
Description
The funeral procession for Sheriff Thomas W. Logan, down a main street in Tonopah, Nevada. Logan was shot and killed in the line of duty on April 7, 1906. Caption: "Funeral of Sheriff Logan, April 12th, 1906. Photo by H.T. Shaw, Tonopah, Nev."
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Photograph of eight men standing outside The Miners Arms, probably in Nevada, circa 1900s
Date
1900 to 1909
Archival Collection
Description
Eight unidentified men standing outside of the Miners Arms saloon, probably in Nevada. One man is holding a zither. The establishment has ornate etched and stained glass windows. Part of a marquee sign indicates "noted ales, wines & spirits." (Upper left corner of photograph is missing.)
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Panoramic photograph of construction at Reimers Lumber Mill, Douglas County, Nevada, circa 1900s
Date
1900 to 1909
Archival Collection
Description
Panoramic view of construction (probably railroad tracks being laid) at Reimers Lumber Mill located near Glenbrook, Nevada in Douglas County close to Lake Tahoe.
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