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Sierra Sid's in Sparks, Nevada: postcard
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Panoramic photograph of Corn Creek, Nevada, 1938
Picture taken from top of old windmill tower to the west of Corn Creek Ranch, Nevada
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from back of photo: "Picture taken in 1938 from top of old windmill tower to the west of Corn Creek Ranch, Nevada"
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"Help Nevada Get In The Scrap!" Poster
"Help Nevada Get In The Scrap!" Poster (approximately 1941-1945) is a single poster produced by the Office of Civilian Defense during World War II as part of the "Victory Home" (V-Home) campaign. The poster outlines what common household items like tin cans, iron and steel scrap, and stockings and rags can be salvaged and sent to war production plants. The poster also lists the five point program of all V-Homes and also includes spaces where households could write the names of their Block Leader, Salvage Chairman, and Air Raid Warden. This poster lists Nellie Cashman of Las Vegas, Nevada as the Block Leader.
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Boulder City, Nevada, 1932-1952
Materials contain photographs of Boulder City, Nevada from 1932 to 1952, including photographs of schools, children, construction projects, and architectural sketches.
Collection Name: Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A
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Photograph of railroad workers, Nevada, circa 1920s
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Holiday Hotel and Casino in Reno, Nevada: postcard
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Harrah's Hotel and Casino in Reno, Nevada: postcard
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The MGM Grand Hotel in Reno, Nevada: postcard
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The Sahara Hotel and Casino in Reno, Nevada: postcard
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"Nevada Week in Review" segment on the Stratosphere Tower: video
Host discusses the Stratosphere Tower's construction and the impact on the community around the tower; concern about the tower's effect on flight paths with panelists Jon Ralston, Mary Hynes, Eric Pappa, and Mellisa Jue. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
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