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Photograph showing an unidentified man, Death Valley, circa 1920 to 1955
Date
1920 to 1955
Archival Collection
Description
A man sitting atop of a pair of mules in Death Valley. The hottest place on Earth, Death Valley is located between California and Nevada. The man wears an all black outfit complete with a hat whose brim provides a shadow that conceals his face. Transcribed onto the bottom border of the image: "Death Valley "Prospectors" Near Beatty, Nev. Frashers Foto - Promo."
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Photograph of two construction workers at the outlet works inside Hoover Dam, 1934-1935
Date
1934 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
Two unidentified men with construction equipment inside the outlet works at Hoover Dam. Typed label on back of photograph: "Outlet works - Boulder Dam."
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Postcard showing Death Valley Scotty at Scotty's Castle, Death Valley, circa 1920 to 1955
Date
1920 to 1955
Archival Collection
Description
Death Valley Scotty at his home of Scotty's Castle in Death Valley, California. Located within the far northern region of Death Valley in Grapevine Canyon, the Death Valley Ranch, more commonly known as Scotty's Castle, is a prime example of Spanish-Mediterranean styling during the Roaring '20s and Depression '30s. Scotty's Castle was constructed by Albert Johnson with the help of Death Valley Scotty during the Great Depression, but because the men began to build onto federal land, construction was forced to a halt. To this day, Scotty's Castle remains incomplete. Death Valley Scotty, 1872-1954, was a prospector, performer, and con man whose was made famous by his scams involving gold mining near Death Valley. In this postcard he is wearing a white shirt, black pants, an uneven tie, and a wide brimmed hat as he leans against a windowed door that acts as an entrance for his home. Transcribed onto the bottom border of the image: "Death Valley Scotty at Home, Scotty's Castle, Death Valley, California." The Frasher's Foto logo is printed onto the bottom right corner of the image.
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Postcard showing Scotty's Castle, Death Valley, circa 1920 to 1955
Date
1920 to 1955
Archival Collection
Description
The view of the interior of the living room of Scotty's Castle in Death Valley. The hottest place on Earth, Death Valley is located between California and Nevada. Located within the far northern region of Death Valley in Grapevine Canyon, the Death Valley Ranch, more commonly known as Scotty's Castle, is a prime example of Spanish-Mediterranean styling during the Roaring '20s and Depression '30s. Scotty's Castle was constructed by Albert Johnson with the help of Death Valley Scotty during the Great Depression, but because the men began to build onto federal land, construction was forced to a halt. To this day, Scotty's Castle remains incomplete. Transcribed onto the bottom border of the image: "Living Room - Scotty's Castle, Death Valley."
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Photograph showing Scotty's Castle, Death Valley, California, circa 1920 to 1955
Date
1920 to 1955
Archival Collection
Description
The view of Scotty's Castle and guest houses in Death Valley, California. The hottest place on Earth, Death Valley is located between California and Nevada. Located within the far northern region of Death Valley in Grapevine Canyon, the Death Valley Ranch, more commonly known as Scotty's Castle, is a prime example of Spanish-Mediterranean styling during the Roaring '20s and Depression '30s. Scotty's Castle was constructed by Albert Johnson with the help of Death Valley Scotty during the Great Depression, but because the men began to build onto federal land, construction was forced to a halt. To this day, Scotty's Castle remains incomplete. Transcribed onto the bottom border of the image: "Scotty's Castle And Guest House; Death Valley, Calif. Frashers Foto - Pomona."
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Photograph showing Scotty's Castle, Death Valley, California, circa 1920 to 1955
Date
1920 to 1955
Archival Collection
Description
The view of Scotty's Castle and a stone covered in petroglyphs in Death Valley, California. The hottest place on Earth, Death Valley is located between California and Nevada. Located within the far northern region of Death Valley in Grapevine Canyon, the Death Valley Ranch, more commonly known as Scotty's Castle, is a prime example of Spanish-Mediterranean styling during the Roaring '20s and Depression '30s. Scotty's Castle was constructed by Albert Johnson with the help of Death Valley Scotty during the Great Depression, but because the men began to build onto federal land, construction was forced to a halt. To this day, Scotty's Castle remains incomplete. Transcribed onto the bottom border of the image: "Scotty's Castle On The Death Valley Ranch; Death Valley, California; Frashers Foto, Pomona, Calif."
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Postcard showing Scotty's Castle, Death Valley, California, circa 1920 to 1955
Date
1920 to 1955
Archival Collection
Description
The view of Scotty's room in Scotty's Castle, Death Valley, California. The hottest place on Earth, Death Valley is located between California and Nevada. Located within the far northern region of Death Valley in Grapevine Canyon, the Death Valley Ranch, more commonly known as Scotty's Castle, is a prime example of Spanish-Mediterranean styling during the Roaring '20s and Depression '30s. Scotty's Castle was constructed by Albert Johnson with the help of Death Valley Scotty during the Great Depression, but because the men began to build onto federal land, construction was forced to a halt. To this day, Scotty's Castle remains incomplete. Transcribed onto the bottom border of the image: "Death Valley Scotty's Room In His Castle; Death Valley, California; Frashers Foto, Pomona, Calif."
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Postcard showing Scotty's Castle and Death Valley Scotty, Death Valley, California, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
A colored postcard showing an artist's representation of Scotty's Castle, Death Valley Scotty, and a stone covered in petroglyphs in Death Valley, California. Located within the far northern region of Death Valley in Grapevine Canyon, the Death Valley Ranch, more commonly known as Scotty's Castle, is a prime example of Spanish-Mediterranean styling during the Roaring '20s and Depression '30s. Death Valley Scotty, 1872-1954, was a prospector, performer, and con man whose was made famous by his scams involving gold mining near Death Valley. The petroglyph-covered rock beside Death Valley Scotty was designed by Native Americans who inhabited the valley hundreds of years ago. Transcribed across the borders of the image: "Death Valley National Monument, California; Death Valley Scotty And His Castle." The "Frasher's Foto" logo is branded upon the bottom right corner of the postcard.
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Postcard showing people playing roulette, Nevada, circa 1930-1955
Date
1930 to 1955
Archival Collection
Description
A colored postcard showing an artist's representation of a group of gamblers playing a game of roulette somewhere in Nevada. Transcribed onto the borders of the image: "Roulette - Easy Come, Easy Go. Popular Indoor Sport in Nevada."
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Postcard showing people playing Wheel of Fortune, Nevada, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
A colored postcard showing an artist's representation of a group of gamblers playing a game of Wheel of Fortune somewhere in Nevada. Transcribed onto the borders of the image: "Wheel of Fortune. There's An Old Spinning Wheel In Nevada."
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