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Letter from William McDermott to J. Ross Clark, March 31, 1903

Date
1903-03-31
Description
Letter discusses Harry and Hiram Stewart's intention to purchase cattle for their ranch from the Las Vegas Ranch.

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Letter from T. C. Peck to T. P. Cullen, February 5, 1920

Date
1920-02-05
Description
Letter concerns stopping a union representative who is trying to persuade shipworkers to go on strike.
Caption: Complaint - Southwestern Shipbuilding Co.

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Letter from E. E. Calvin to N. A. Williams, October 17, 1922

Date
1922-10-17
Description
Relays another letter from railroad President, Carl R. Gray, regarding the purchase of two automobiles for company use.

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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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Midway Ore Station at Tonopah and Tidewater: photograph

Date
1907
Description
Tonopah & Tidewater, Midway Ore Station, 1907. The railroad ran from E California to SW Nevada. Inscription reads "Meeting final 20 mule team wagons." The stamp on the back of the photo says: "Mallory Hope Ferrell P. O. Box 2837 Peachtree City, GA 30269."

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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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Fred and Maurine Wilson Photograph Collection

PH-00014
Abstract

The Fred and Maurine Wilson Photograph Collection depicts the Wilson Family, events, and locations in Las Vegas, Nevada and the Southwestern United States from approximately 1860 to 1990. The photographs primarily depict early Las Vegas, including the Mormon Fort and Kiel Ranch; mines, towns, and railroads in Southern Nevada; the construction and planning of the Hoover (Boulder) Dam on the Colorado River; and the Wilson Family. The photographs also include prominent Las Vegas families such as the Park Family, aerial photographs of the city, landmarks on Fremont Street and downtown Las Vegas, and desert landscapes.

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Letter from Ross W. Smith to J. K. W. Bracken, June 10, 1903

Date
1903-06-10
Description
Letter discusses the need for a new house-keeper and cook at the Las Vegas Ranch. Smith addresses the problems with hiring a woman and suggests hiring a Chinese man.

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Letter from William McDermott to J. Ross Clark, March 31, 1903

Date
1903-03-31
Description
Letter describes the behavior of Kiel Ranch operator, George Lattemore, in selling wine and whiskey to settlers in Las Vegas. McDermott complains that Lattemore is selling wine to his Indian employees.

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Letter from B. W. Dunn to John Ryan, August 23, 1910

Date
1910-08-23
Description
Letter concerns Ryan's membership application to the Bureau for the Safe Transpotation of Explosives and Other Dangerous Articles.

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