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Photograph of railroad engine carrying lumber, Lake Tahoe (Nev.), 1880-1920

Date

1880 to 1920

Description

Large locomotive engine sits behind a chain-link fence. Inscription with photo reads: "Glenbrook #1 engine gained fame hauling lumber from the sawmills at Lake Tahoe to the divide at Spooner Summit where it was flumed down and timber the mines at Virginia City."

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Photograph of woodsman sawing large tree, (Nev.), 1880-1920

Date

1880 to 1920

Description

Teenage lumberman holds a large saw that is in a tree trunk. Inscription with photo reads: "The ax and saw were the only tools of the early woodsman."

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Photograph of Dorothy, JFK, and guests, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1961

Date

1960 to 1962

Description

Dorothy Dorothy (far right) standing next to John F. Kennedy at some sort of presidential publicity event, likely before JFK became President. The others in the photo are not identified.

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Photograph of close up image of Dorothy and Johnson, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1960-1964

Date

1960 to 1964

Description

Dorothy Dorothy and Lyndon Baines Johnson pose for a photo. Upon closer inspection in the upper right corner, there is the ending of an autograph by Lyndon Johnson. See Image 0131 0206 for a full image.

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Photograph of Ted Kennedy and another man during campaign, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1959

Date

1958 to 1960

Description

Ted Kennedy (right) shaking hands with an unknown man while campaigning for his brother, John F. Kennedy for President.

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Photograph of people with John F. Kennedy at event during campaign, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1960

Date

1959 to 1961

Description

John F. Kennedy (3rd from right) stands with political supporters during an event in his campaign. Dorothy Dorothy can be seen behind JFK's right shoulder.

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Photograph of Dorothy speaking at JFK political rally, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1960

Date

1959 to 1961

Description

Dorothy Dorothy speaks at political rally for John F. Kennedy at the Hacienda Hotel in Las Vegas. A poster of JFK hangs at the front of the table. In front of the podium (where Dorothy stands) there are dozens of mini country flags. Two unknown women sit at the table, and seated at the right is Nevada Senator, Howard Cannon.

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Photograph of Governor Sawyer and another woman, (Nev.), 1959-1967

Date

1959 to 1967

Description

Nevada Governor Grant Sawyer stands next to an unidentified woman at (what is likely) a political event.

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Photograph of Nevada Capitol building, Carson City (Nev.), 1930-1955

Date

1930 to 1955

Description

Nevada state capitol building in Carson City, Nevada. It seems to be during the winter based upon the bare trees and look of snow on the ground.

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Photograph of state prison, Carson City (Nev.), 1950-1965

Date

1950 to 1965

Description

Nevada State Prison in Carson City, Nevada. Opened in 1862 and closed in 2012. Signs on the front gate read: "Speed Limit 10 MPH," and "Do Not Take Pictures." Above the doorway reads: "Nevada State Prison - Main Entrance." Street Address: 3301 East 5th Street

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