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Postcard showing Searchlight, Nevada, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Description
The view of the small town of Searchlight, Nevada. Formed in 1897, Searchlight is an old boomtown that was made popular when George Frederick Colton discovered gold at the location where the town is now built. Unnamed buildings cluster together in the center of the postcard while rocky terrain decorated with small shrubs and mines surround the city's outskirts. Transcribed onto the bottom of the postcard: "Searchlight, Nevada; Duplex Mine In Foreground." The Frasher's Foto logo is also printed onto the bottom right corner.
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Bess Hayes posing with her McFarland car: photographic print
Date
1912
Description
"Bess Hayes; McFarland car. 1912." (Grace Hayes' sister). Handwritten on the back ofthe photograph: "Bess Hayes McFarland car S. F. Cal. 1900 [1912 overwritten]."
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Postcard showing Searchlight, Nevada, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Description
The view of a street passing through Searchlight, Nevada. Formed in 1897, Searchlight is an old boomtown that was made popular when George Frederick Colton discovered gold at the location where the town is now built. Different shops and automobiles line the sides of the dirt road, while mountains and shrubs lie in the distance. Stores that reside on the left side of the street include The Big Store grocery and supply store, Arrowhead Garage, and a cafe. Buildings such as a garage and the Nevada Hotel stand on the opposing right side of the street. Transcribed onto the bottom of the postcard: "Searchlight, Nevada." The Frasher's Foto logo is also printed onto the bottom right corner.
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Album 6: scenes in Southern Nevada, including the Kiel Ranch, Rhyolite, Nevada, and Thomas, Nevada: photographic prints
Date
1900 (year approximate) to 1939 (year approximate)
Description
From the Maurine and Fred Wilson and Dr. William S. Park Photograph Albums (PH-00222) -- Album 6
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Album 9: the Park families in Las Vegas, Nevada, Austin, Nevada, and the Lost City Ranch: photographic prints
Date
1900 (year approximate) to 1939 (year approximate)
Description
From the Maurine and Fred Wilson and Dr. William S. Park Photograph Albums (PH-00222) -- Album 9
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Album 5: community events and activities in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic prints
Date
1900 (year approximate) to 1939 (year approximate)
Description
From the Maurine and Fred Wilson and Dr. William S. Park Photograph Albums (PH-00222) -- Album 5
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Car race on Fremont Street: photographic print
Date
1900 to 1909
Description
From the Cork Proctor Photograph Collection (PH-00349). Photographic reproduction.
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Interior of Tonopah, Nevada (?) home: photographic prints
Date
1900 (year approximate) to 1902 (year approximate)
Description
From the Nevada Mining Photograph Collection (PH-00361).
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"The 400 Society" of Devil's Den: photographic print
Date
1900 (year approximate) to 1930 (year approximate)
Description
A photograph of "The 400 Society" of Devil's Den, California standing near a car.
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Moving day for Beckley House: photographic print
Date
1900 (year approximate) to 1999 (year approximate)
Description
From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171)
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