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"Blacks and the Boulder Dam Project": manuscript draft by Roosevelt Fitzgerald

Date
1970 (year approximate) to 1996 (year approximate)
Description

From the Roosevelt Fitzgerald Professional Papers (MS-01082) -- Unpublished manuscripts file.

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C. A. Earle Rinker Papers

MS-00514
Abstract

The C. A. Earle Rinker Papers (1880-1960) contain materials that document the history of early twentieth century Goldfield, located in central Nevada, as well as the life of Rinker. Materials in the collection include correspondence, mining prospectuses, maps, ledgers, souvenirs, photographic negatives, and ephemera that document mining and daily life. Also included is biographical material that tells the story of Earle Rinker and his family before 1906 and after 1909, documenting his life in Indiana and Illinois.

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Transcript of Interview with Merna Dennison by Ken Pyatt, March 1, 1980

Date
1980-03-01
Description
On March 1, 1980, Ken Pyatt interviewed his grandmother, Merna Dennison (born September 9th, 1917 in Blanding, Utah) in her home in Henderson, Nevada. During the interview, Merna pinpoints Cashman Field as a landmark of Las Vegas. She recalls the Helldorado Parade as one of Nevada’s biggest annual celebrations in which her family attended and participated on numerous occasions. She mentions serving on the Clark County School Board and discusses the growth of the city of Las Vegas, particularly the development and expansion of both McCarran Airport and the Strip.

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Plat showing cultivated land in the Stewart Ranch, Las Vegas, Nevada, December 8, 1902

Date
1902-12-08
Description
'John T. McWilliams, U.S.M. Surveyor, Goodsprings, Nevada.' 'Dec. 8th 1902.' '60-A-Pt.II' handwritten in upper right corner. This is map of the Stewart Ranch, which was originally the Las Vegas Ranch, site of the Old Mormon Fort. Drawn with ink and colored pencil. Two holes punched on right side..

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Map showing location of leased properties proposed to be sold to the Las Vegas Land and Water Company, October 2, 1952

Date
1952-10-02
Description
'October 2, 1952.' Relief shown by contours. Hand-drawn lines mark land leased to these people, land proposed to be withdrawn from lease, and easement for a sewer. Scale [ca. 1:7,200]. 1 in.=600 feet. Blueline.

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Map of Las Vegas, Nevada, annotated to show different soil types, September 2, 1948

Date
1948-09-02
Description
'Types of soil as determined by James M. Montgomery for use in appraisal. (Copy). LRM 7/10/52'--handwritten in blue pencil in lower right corner of map. 'September 2, 1947. Revised September 2, 1948.' Soil was designated as badly corrosive, mildly corrosive, or non-corrosive by hand-drawn colored lines and hand-printed labels. Soil was surveyed to measure its effect on water pipes. Scale [ca. 1:7,200] 1 in.=600 feet.

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Photograph of historical marker unveiling, Las Vegas, Nevada, May 15, 1980

Date
1980-05-15
Description
The unveiling of the first depot location historical marker in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee (75th anniversary) of the City of Las Vegas. From left to right: Ed Kennefick, UPRR president; Frank Scott, owner Union Plaza Hotel; Howard Cannon (in derby), U.S. Senator from Nevada; Mayor Bill Briare.

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Letter from the Las Vegas Land and Water Company to Walter R. Bracken, October 3, 1908

Date
1908-10-03
Description
Caption: Sub-lease Las Vegas Ranch

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Letter from Walter R. Bracken to H. I. Bettis, November 18, 1908

Date
1908-11-18
Description
Letter from Walter R. Bracken to H. I. Bettis, November 18, 1908

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Letter from H. I. Bettis to Walter R. Bracken, October 8, 1909

Date
1909-10-08
Description
Letter is unsigned, but probably from H.I. Bettis.
Caption: Map of Las Vegas Ranch

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