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J. T. McWilliams Photograph Collection

Identifier
PH-00025
Abstract

The J. T. McWilliams Photograph Collection contains photographs and postcards from Nevada and Southern California from approximately 1900 to 1970. The materials include postcards depicting Las Vegas, Nevada casinos such as El Rancho Vegas and the Golden Nugget Gambling Hall. The materials also include postcards depicting towns and scenes in Nevada such as Carson City, Rhyolite, Red Rock Canyon, and covered wagons traveling to Las Vegas. Lastly, the materials contain several photographs of the McWilliams family, possibly while they were living in what is now Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Postcard of a stagecoach in the desert, circa early 1900s

Date
1900 to 1920
Description
A horse-drawn stagecoach crossing the desert.

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Photograph of people in front of school house, Lincoln County (Nev.), 1890-1910

Date
1890 to 1910
Description
Unidentified people stand in front of a school house on Wheeler Ranch, Highland Range.

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Black-and-white photograph of a woman driving a carriage in town, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1908

Date
1908
Description

Inscription on front reads: "Mrs. Dugan 1908"
Caption: Mrs. Dugan, 1908

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Photograph of a man in buggy with a horse team, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1900-1925

Date
1900 to 1925
Description
Photograph of a man in buggy with a horse team, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1900-1925

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Photograph of a panoramic view of a tent camp near Las Vegas, 1900-1925

Date
1900 to 1925
Description
Photograph of a panoramic view of a tent camp near Las Vegas, 1900-1925

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Searchlight and Nipton Freight and Stage Office: photographic print

Date
1900 to 1940
Description
Horses and carriages outside of the Searchlight and Nipton Freight and Stage Office.

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Frontier Village: photographic print

Date
1940 (year approximate) to 1949 (year approximate)
Description
Several individuals gather in front of the Frontier Village at the Last Frontier Hotel. The sign on the building reads, " The Early West in Modern Splendor." Also pictured is an authentic stagecoach which picked up guests from the airport.

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Golden Nugget carriage in the Helldorado Parade, Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date
1947 (year approximate) to 1978 (year approximate)
Description
From the Elizabeth Casper Photograph Collection (PH-00375) -- Helldorado Parade, undated.

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