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Albert C. Phillips Photograph Collection

Identifier
PH-00159
Abstract

The Albert C. Phillips Photograph Collection is comprised of sixteen black-and-white photographic reprints and four photographic negatives depicting buildings in Caliente, Nevada which were originally taken between 1900 to 1967 and reproduced in approximately 1999 to 2005.

Archival Collection

Howard Wasden oral history interview

Identifier
OH-01920
Abstract

Oral history interview with Howard Wasden conducted by Gillian Collins on an unknown date in the 1970s for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Wasden discusses arriving in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1925 and working for the railroad. Wasden explains how the railroad was a predominant economic asset for Las Vegas at the time. He then describes living on the Westside "Old Town", education in Las Vegas, attending the University of Nevada, Reno, and eventually becoming a teacher. Lastly, Wasden discusses the population growth, development of the Las Vegas Strip, and his role as principal of West Charleston School.

Archival Collection

Letter from H. T. Yoder to R. T. Walker, May 19, 1918

Date
1918-05-19
Description
Letter regards employment opportunitites.

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Telegram from Leo A. McNamee to A .S. Halsted, July 6, 1922

Date
1922-07-06
Description
Message concerns keeping strikers off railroad property.

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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

Letter from Leo McNamee to Fred E. Pettit, Jr., July 29, 1922

Date
1922-07-29
Description
Letter reports how many and where copies of injunction against railroad strikers were posted. Asks for extra deputies.

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Letter from R. T. Walker to Pacific Audit & System Corp., March 20, 1918

Date
1918-03-20
Description
Letter describes vacant assayer position and asks if company can make a recommendation.

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Letter from A. S. Halstead to C. P. Smith, September 23, 1922

Date
1922-09-23
Description
Caption: Automobiles bought by company during strike

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Letter from J. T. McWilliams to J. Ross Clark, November 9, 1902

Date
1902-11-09
Description
Letter discusses the Clark's intention to purchase the Las Vegas Ranch for the railroad. McWilliams discusses the necessary measures to get a proper survey of the ranch.

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Photograph of the first public train into Las Vegas from Los Angeles, Las Vegas (Nev.), May 15, 1905

Date
1905-05-15
Description
The image was taken within the San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad's rail yard. In the center of the photograph is a large crowd of people who have just arrived. To the left is passenger cars, to the right freight cars, in the background center is the first depot in Las Vegas, a railroad car. Photographer is believed to have been Ed Von Tobel, Sr. The San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad offered a special rate of sixteen dollars to those coming in for the auction of lots within Clark's Las Vegas Townsite. If an individual purchased property, the amount of the ticket would be refunded.

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