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Photograph of Gilbert (Nev.), 1925
Date
1925-02-25
Description
Gilbert, Nevada, February 25, 1925. Gilbert was located in the Monte Cristo Range, 26 miles west of Tonopah. There is an inscription on the back of the image: "The town was founded as the result of a rich gold strike in the area by the Gilbert brothers in 1924. At its height (1925-1927), the town's population exceeded 400. After the boom, the mines maintained a small, steady production until World War II eventually forced them to close. In addition to gold, the district produced lead, silver and high grade turquoise. Nevada Historical Society Collection." There is a date stamp: 1987.
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Clark County Mother of the Year Records
Identifier
MS-00306
Abstract
The Clark County Mother of the Year Records (1970-1988) provide information about the annual award ceremony in Clark County, Nevada and its recipients. Included are newspaper clippings, press releases, correspondence, and biographies of the award winners.
Archival Collection
Mormon Mountains, Ash Springs, Nevada, approximately 1925 August to 1925 September
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Chester R. Longwell Professional Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00017
Collection Name: Chester R. Longwell Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Box 02
Collection Name: Chester R. Longwell Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Box 02
Archival Component
Photograph of Jake Beckley and Ed Von Tobel, Sr. in front of the Ed. Von Tobel Lumber Company, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1900-1925
Date
1905 to 1976
Description
Ed Von Tobel, Sr. and Jake Beckley stand in front of the Von Tobel Lumber Company on South First Street in Las Vegas. Pictured are the office, lumber storage, shed and sales room. Beckley, Ed. Von Tobel Sr.'s business partner is seen standing on a horse-drawn wagon on the left. Behind the wagon are stacked shingles. The lumber company was founded in 1905, shortly after the Las Vegas townsite lot auction, but moved from its original location on South Main Street when that proved to be "too far out of town" for business. The South First Street building was destroyed by fire in 1914. Photograph taken 1905?-1906?
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Photograph of Goldfield (Nev.), early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1925
Description
Photograph of Goldfield (Nev.), early 1900s
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Photograph of West End Chemical Mine, 1925
Date
1925
Description
West End Chemical Mine, 1925.
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Photograph of Goldfield (Nev.), early 1900s
Date
Unknown year in the decade of the 1900s
Description
Photograph of Goldfield (Nev.), early 1900s
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Photograph of Goldfield (Nev.), early 1900s
Date
Unknown year in the decade of the 1900s
Description
Photograph of Goldfield (Nev.), early 1900s
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New Year's Eve
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Sands Hotel Public Relations Records
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Collection Number: MS-00417
Collection Name: Sands Hotel Public Relations Records
Box/Folder: N/A
Collection Name: Sands Hotel Public Relations Records
Box/Folder: N/A
Archival Component
Clark County, 1925 to 1928
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
John Wittwer Collection on Agriculture in Nevada
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Collection Number: MS-00181
Collection Name: John Wittwer Collection on Agriculture in Nevada
Box/Folder: N/A
Collection Name: John Wittwer Collection on Agriculture in Nevada
Box/Folder: N/A
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