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Nevada Northern Railroad's old No. 40: postcard

Date
1900 (year approximate) to 1999 (year approximate)
Description
From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171). Nevada's last short line railroad. Last serviceable steam locomotive in the region.

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Letter from Leo A. McNamee to A. S. Halsted, July 8, 1922

Date
1922-07-08
Description
Letter from Leo A. McNamee to A. S. Halsted, July 8, 1922

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Letter from H. C. Nutt to San Pedro, Los Angeles, & Salt Lake Railroad employees, August 4, 1916

Date
1916-08-04
Description
Letter advises that if a strike occurs positions held by strikers will be filled by other employees.

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Lincoln County Museum Photograph Collection

Identifier
PH-00119
Abstract

The Lincoln County Museum Photograph Collection contains photographs of towns, railroads, and mining operations in Lincoln County, Nevada from 1870 to 1953. The photographs primarily depict mines and railroads in Pioche, Caliente, Bullionville, and Panaca from 1900 to 1908 during part of Nevada’s mining boom. The photographs also depict Paiute workers, horse freight teams, geographical landmarks, and students in Lincoln County.

Archival Collection

Train engine and railroad workers: postcard

Date
1880 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)
Description
Train engine and railroad workers in early days of Nevada. The postcard photo is courtesy of the Southern Nevada Museum.

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Shipping Ore at Tonopah: photograph

Date
1900 (year approximate) to 1935 (year approximate)
Description
Shipping Ore at Tonopah, NV. Tonopah RR (3) 4-wheel cabooses 11, 9; D & RG 66 2-8-0 (BLW 5098-1880). Three engines in view: Tonopah RR 2-6-0; D & RG 66, unknown diamond stack loco. (ext. right) Stamp on the front of the photo reads: "J. E. Stimson, Artist, Cheyenne, WYO. 896" Stamps on the back of the photo read: "Mallory Hope Ferrell P. O. Box 2837 Peachtree City, GA 30269." and "Publication of this photo must give credit line to the Wyoming State Archives, Museums, and Historical Department."

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UNLV Libraries Collection on the Union Pacific Railroad in Las Vegas, Nevada

Identifier
MS-00751
Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection on the Union Pacific Railroad in Las Vegas, Nevada (approximately 1900-1989) contains employee rosters, bills of lading, and correspondence related to the Union Pacific Railroad in Las Vegas, Nevada. Also included in the collection are Union Pacific Old Timers Club membership lists and bylaws, as well as correspondence from Clark County Clerk to Walter Bracken congratulating him on the dedication of the new depot in 1940. The San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Company and the Salt Lake and Ogden Railway are also represented in the material.

Archival Collection

Letter from A. S. Halsted to W. H. Comstock, July 15, 1922

Date
1922-07-15
Description
Halsted advises on legal interpretations of use of force in guarding railroad property.

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Newspaper clipping of advertisement for the Tonopah Railroad Company: photographic print

Date
1905 (year approximate)
Description
Advertisement for Tonopah Railroad Company in the Tonopah newspaper, circa 1905.

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Letter from William McDermott to C.O. Whittemore, November 29, 1902

Date
1902-11-29
Description
Letter discusses the survey of the Las Vegas Ranch and the concern that the spring may run off of the ranch onto adjacent properties.

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