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William H. Berg delivery milk on a sled: photographic print
From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series V. Smoky Valley, Nevada and Round Mountain, Nevada -- Subseries V.C. Lofthouse-Berg Families (Round Mountain). At one time William H. Berg operated a small dairy in Round Mountain, Nevada. He delivered milk to the homes in the community in 5 gallon cans and gave each family the amount of milk they desired from the can.
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Stacked hay, probably on the T&T Ranch: photographic print
From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series I. Amargosa Valley, Nevada -- Subseries I.A. Fishel Family (T&T Ranch). The gentlemen in white shirts and dark ties may be executives of the T & T Railroad. The inscription on the back of the original photo reads: "Alex Stachau C. R/ 66462,848 Doheny Street." This probably refers to Doheny Street in Los Angeles, perhaps somebody from the corporate headquarters of the Pacific Coast borax company in Los Angeles.
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State of Nev. Land Dept.: article of agreement
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Jesma and Carlyle Wilcox oral history interview
Oral history interview with Jesma and Carlyle Wilcox conducted by Sally Griffis on February 19, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Jesma Wilcox begins by describing her family ranch, how her father leased the property to tenants, and what it was like living without air conditioning and refrigeration. She describes using a nearby stream as a water source, recreational activities, and the Mormon settlers and missionaries who first settled on the ranch. Wilcox talks about her religious involvement with the Mormon Church and life in Las Vegas, Nevada during the mid-twentieth century, as well as how Las Vegas has changed. Wilcox, with her husband Carlyle, also discusses the history of the nuclear weapons tests. Carlyle then describes the construction of the Basic Magnesium Plant in Henderson, Nevada.
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Sands Times magazine
Series XVII. Hotel and Casino Promotional Events
Sands Hotel and Casino
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Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Company standard coal house for section quarters: architectural drawing
From Union Pacific Railroad Collection (MS-00397). The scales are noted in the drawing. The bottom corner of the drawing states, "Union Pacific System L.A. & S.L.R.R. Co. Standard Coal House For Section Quarters. Type-A. Ass't Chief Engineer's Office, Los Angeles, Calif. Drawn By W.V.L-B. Traced By W.B.L-B. Checked By F.W.G. Date Nov 8, 1923. Scales As Noted. Revised Nov. 19, 1926. Drawing No. 15119".
Also written on the drawing: "Built at: Cima, Cal. 1925, Brant ' ', Hayden ' ', Moore ' ', Jean, Nev. '. To be built at Elora, Calif. 1926, Desert ' ', Roach, Nev, '. To be built at Las Vegas, Nev., Dry Lake ', Moapa ', Modena, Utah, Lund ', Milford ', Islen, Nev. 1928 [crossed out, Wann ' [crossed out]."
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Photograph of a drill rig putting down the hole for the first well in the Las Vegas Heights District, circa 1907
Drilling in the Las Vegas Heights District with Mr. Booth and Mr. Madison performing the work.
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from front of photo: "1st well. Vegas Hts. About 1907. Booth & Madison, Drillers."; Transcribed from photo sleeve: "A drill rig which put down the hole for the first well in the Las Vegas Heights District in Las Vegas in 1907. The crew were Booth and Madison."
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The first Freedom Fund banquet at the Las Vegas Convention Center Gold Room: photographic print
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Five local artists displaying their art: photographic print
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Harry Reid and another man in an office: photographic print
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