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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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Letter from H. Hawgood to F. A. Waters, February 9, 1904
Date
1904-02-09
Description
Letter regarding right of way for Pioche railway branch.
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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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Aerial photograph showing terminal reservoir site, plant site, and temporary boarding camp, Basic Magnesium Inc., Henderson, Nevada, December 30, 1941
Date
1941-12-30
Description
Aerial view looking northwest from the extreme southeast corner of the Las Vegas Valley, showing the Basic Magnesium plant, Whitney Mesa, Las Vegas, and the Spring Mountains.
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from front of photo: "McNeil construction Co. Magnesium plant, Las Vegas, Nevada, 12-30-41" Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Air view looking northwest showing terminal reservoir site (left center) plant site (upper center) temporary boarding camp (right center), BMI, 12-30-41"
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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 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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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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Letter from Ralph E. Wells to J. Ross Clark, August 9, 1904
Date
1904-08-09
Description
Letter forwards a message from C.O. Whittemore regarding the "lawless element" in Las Vegas.
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Letter from H. Hawgood to J. Ross Clark, March 9, 1903
Date
1903-03-09
Description
Letter discusses the purchase of the Stewart Ranch and the intention of Mr. McDermott traveling to the ranch.
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