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Photograph of Naphi Johnson and his wife, 1910
Date
1910
Description
Nephi Johnson and wife (Grandma) Johnson posing beside a covered wagon. Naphi served as an Indian interpreter for an exploratory mission.
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Photograph of William M. Stewart, circa late 1800s
Date
1870 to 1899
Description
A portrait of William M. Stewart, Senator of Nevada.
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History, 1980 December
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Frontier Hotel and Casino Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00297
Collection Name: Frontier Hotel and Casino Collection
Box/Folder: Box 27
Collection Name: Frontier Hotel and Casino Collection
Box/Folder: Box 27
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Photograph of Kit Carson, circa late 1800s - early 1900s
Date
1870 to 1939
Description
A portrait of Kit Carson.
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Photograph of William ("Gunlock Bill") Hamblin, circa late 1800s - early 1900s
Date
1870 to 1939
Description
A portrait of William "Gunlock Bill" Hamblin, the brother of Jacob Hamblin. William was one of the First missionaries to Las Vegas. He settled Gunlock, Utah, and was an early Settler in Clover Valley, Nevada. He also discovered the Pioche Mines.
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Photograph of James P. Beckwourth, circa mid 1800s
Date
1840 to 1867
Description
A portrait of James P. Beckwourth, a fur trader and hunter.
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Photograph of petroglyphs at Lake Winnemucca, Nevada, circa late 1800s - early 1900s
Date
1870 to 1939
Description
A view of petroglyphs carved into rocks bordering Lake Winnemucca in Nevada. These unusual Lahontan petroglyphs were incised designs, etched deeply into the rock probably with stone chisels.
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Photograph of petroglyphs at Meadow Valley Wash, Nevada, circa mid 1900s - late 1900s
Date
1950 to 1999
Description
An unidentified individual standing beside petroglyphs carved onto rocks located at the mouth of Meadow Valley Wash in Nevada. Additional commentary provided with image: "Is this the pope-slover wagon of 1837-38, the first wagon to pass over the Old Spanish Trail?"
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Photograph of petroglyphs, circa mid 1900s -late 1900s
Date
1950 to 1999
Description
An up-close view of petroglyphs probably located in Southern Nevada.
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Photograph of petroglyphs, circa mid 1900s -late 1900s
Date
1950 to 1999
Description
An up-close view of petroglyphs probably located in Southern Nevada.
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