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James W. Hulse Manuscript of Lincoln County, Nevada
The James W. Hulse collection (1973) consists of the original manuscript for his book on the history of Lincoln County, Nevada.
Archival Collection
Sue Fawn Chung Collection on Asians in Nevada
The Sue Fawn Chung Collection on Asians in Nevada (1963-2015) consists of materials collected by Dr. Sue Fawn Chung in the course of her research on the history of Asians in Nevada. The collection contains interviews, correspondence, and biographical materials primarily focusing on Chinese and Japanese residents in Nevada, but also includes other communities such as Filipinos and Koreans. Some materials are photocopies of original documents and photographs dating between 1913 and 1960.
Archival Collection
Southern Nevada Historical Society Photograph Collection on Basic Magnesium, Inc.
The Southern Nevada Historical Society Photograph Collection on Basic Magnesium, Inc. contains photographs of the construction of Basic Magnesium Inc.'s plants and buildings from 1941 to 1942. The photographs primarily depict aerial views of the plant site and various buildings, including the administration building, tent camp, chlorination buildings, electrolysis facilities, electrical distribution systems, and warehouses. The photographs also depict Lake Mead and the early buildings in Henderson, Nevada.
Archival Collection
Kenneth Reim Photographs of Las Vegas, Nevada
The Kenneth Reim Photographs of Las Vegas, Nevada (1951-1954) consist of seven mounted color 35mm slides that Reim took while living in Las Vegas, Nevada. Images depict the Sands and Sahara hotels, Klein's Market located at Charleston and Main Street, Hoover Dam, a library, Fremont street, and the Las Vegas Park Speedway.
Archival Collection
Letter and envelope from Mary Etta Syphus, Panaca, Nevada to John M. Bunker, Eldorado Canyon, Nevada
From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter, an envelope, a typed transcription of the same letter, and a copy of original letter attached.
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Letter and envelope from Mary Etta Syphus, Panaca, Nevada to John M. Bunker, Eldorado Canyon, Nevada
From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter, a typed transcription of the same letter, the original envelope but with no stamp or postmark, and a copy of the original letter.
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Charles Rozaire Collection on Tule Springs, Nevada
The Charles Rozaire Collection on Tule Springs, Nevada (1950-2005) contains photographic slides of various archeological sites across Clark County, Nevada, the majority of which were taken at the Tule Springs archaeological site. The collection also contains Rozaire's files documenting the excavation investigations at Tule Springs which include Rozaire's writings, newspaper clippings, programs, and photocopied articles regarding Tule Springs.
Archival Collection
Interior of the Ace Club, Tonopah, Nevada: photographic print
From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series VI. Tonopah, Nevada -- Subseries VI.F. Potts-Cirac Family. Louis Cirac, wearing the sweater, father of Jeanne Cirac Potts, is dealing roulette. The man to his right, ranking in chips, was named Palooka.
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Interior of the railroad depot at Rhyolite, Nevada: photographic print
From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series III. Beatty, Nevada -- Subseries III.C. Revert Family. Mr. Heisler, who, with his wife, ran the depot for many years, and Art Revert is leaning on the back of the chair (identified from left to right).
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Slide of University of Nevada, Las Vegas, circa 1970s
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