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Scrapbook of J. Ross Clark, undated

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Scrapbook of J. Ross Clark, undated

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Panoramic photograph of a surveyors' camp after a desert windstorm, 1903

Date
1903
Description
Inscription on reverse reads Remains of Maguire's camp on the desert after ( illegible) windstorm. Photograph also available in the Edwards Collection.

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Photograph of train car on tracks at rail yard, Las Vegas (Nev.)

Date
1900 to 1925
Description
View of a train passing through the rail yard in Las Vegas. A person can be seen next to the train car underneath the small structure. For a view that is farther away, see image 0266_045, pho026025.

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Photograph of tracks' end at rail yard, Las Vegas (Nev.)

Date
1900 to 1925
Description
Another image of the train car underneath the structure at the rail yard. The tracks end up ahead. For a view that is closer, see image 0266_044, pho026024.

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Letter from J. G. Scrugham to F. R. McNamee, March 2, 1923

Date
1923-03-02
Description
Letter from J. G. Scrugham to F. R. McNamee, March 2, 1923

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Tecopa Railroad, train and station: photograph

Date
1900 (year approximate) to 1935 (year approximate)
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Tecopa Railroad #1 2-6-2T at BLW at Tecopa, California. (interchange with Tonopah & Tidewater). Stamp on the back of the photo reads: "Mallory Hope Ferrell P. O. Box 2837 Peachtree City, GA 30269."

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Noonday Mine front angle, Tecopa Railroad: photograph

Date
1900 (year approximate) to 1935 (year approximate)
Description

Tecopa Railroad #1 2-6-2T. Noonday Mine, Tecopa, California. Stamp on the back of the photo reads: "Mallory Hope Ferrell P. O. Box 2837 Peachtree City, GA 30269."

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Noonday Mine locomotive: photograph

Date
1900 (year approximate) to 1932 (year approximate)
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Tecopa Railroad (1910-1932) #1 2-6-2T BLW 1909 #34089. Noonday Mine, near Tecopa, Calif. Stamp on back of photo: "Mallory Hope Ferrell P. O. Box 2837 Peachtree City, GA 30269."

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Letter from J. K. W. Bracken to Ross W. Smith, June 18, 1903

Date
1903-06-18
Description
In the letter, Bracken discusses the need for a cook, the merits of a Chinese man being hired, and the problems with freighting in and out of Las Vegas.

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Letter from McCartney to Clark, January 16, 1902

Date
1902-01-16
Description
Letter relates a letter from Helen J. Stewart and discusses the possibility of artesian water sources in Las Vegas. It also identifies possible crops that could grow in Las Vegas and gives suggestions for purchasing land in the area.

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