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Photograph of men on horses and wagons, St. Thomas, Nevada, circa late 1920s to early 1930s

Date
1925 to 1935
Description
A Frehner on burro, L. Syphus on horse, Sam Reber Harvey, driver; Lee Frehner Harry Gentry Sr. team on right, Harry Gentry Jr., driver. Gentry General Merchandise Store is visible in the background, St. Thomas, Nevada.

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Film transparency of wrestler Lewis Montagna (left), S.F. Vaneman (right), and referee Sam Herman (center) in Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1920s-1950s

Date
1920 to 1959
Description
Lewis Montagna "Bull Montana" a professional wrestler (left), S.F. Vaneman (right), Sam Herman the referee (center) in Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1920s-1950s.

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Photograph of Wengert Family with sled, Mount Charleston, (Nev.), 1930-1937

Date
1930 to 1937
Archival Collection
Description
Marilyn Wengert, Robert Wengert, Ward Wengert, Cyril Wengert, and an unidentified boy stand with a sled. They are most likely sledding at Mount Charleston. On the bottom of the photogrtaph is, "Sep 60", which is most likely the date that this photograph was printed. In the background is a layer of snow that covers the ground and along with several trees and a log cabin in the background. This photograph was taken sometime between 1930-1937.

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Pittman Family Photographs

Identifier
PH-00053
Abstract

The Pittman Family Photographs depict members of the Pittman and Brewington families in Nevada from 1903 to 1989. The photographs primarily depict Nevada Governor Vail Pittman and his wife Ida Louise “Liz” Brewington Pittman at political campaign and fundraising events, including the Helldorado Parade in Las Vegas, Nevada and at the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City, Nevada. The photographs also depict Governor Pittman with President Harry S. Truman, Jim Cashman, and family members. The photographs also include a group photograph of U.S. Senator Key Pittman with business executives representing the Union Pacific Railroad and the San Pedro Railroad. The collection also contains family photographs of Ann Brewington, Ida Brewington Pittman's sister, as well as a letter sent to Vail Pittman in 1903.

Archival Collection

Report on cooperative irrigation, drainage, and water control educational work in Moapa and Virgin Valleys, October 10, 1945

Date
1945-10-10
Description

Discussion of the necessity of public education in the Moapa and Virgin valleys in regards to irrigation, drainage, water storage, domestic water, and flood control. Report was written October 10, 1945, attached application was dated February 3, 1945.

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