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Photograph of Native American woman, 1900-1910s
Date
1900 to 1919
Description
A Native American woman standing by a hand woven traditional basket.
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Photograph of festival dancers, (Mex.), 1900-1920
Date
1900 to 1920
Description
Mexican festival dancers wear large headresses made of flowers. Behind them, a man stands on a large metal structure.
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Photograph of Sadie Kiel George doing laundry at Kiel Ranch, North Las Vegas (Nev.), 1900
Date
1900
Description
Photograph of Sadie Kiel George doing laundry at Kiel Ranch, North Las Vegas (Nev.), 1900
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Photograph of men, woman, and dogs at Velvet Lease (Nev.), early 1900s
Description
Caption: Velvet. Ricker-Ryder
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Photograph of a woman and a child, late 1800s- early 1900s
Date
1885 to 1905
Description
A woman wearing a dress holds an infant while standing in front of a house. This photograph was most likely taken somewhere in Nevada.
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Photograph of Doris Hancock at about 31 years old, Las Vegas, circa 1924
Date
1924
Description
Doris Hancock portrait photo at about 31 years old; Handwritten note on back of photo: "Doris, about 1924".
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Photograph of performers at a festival, (Mex.), 1900-1920
Date
1900 to 1920
Description
Mexican festival dancers in the city streets. Dancers wear head ornaments or masks. Inscription reads: "This only shows the clown who has a face of an evil spirit, also the boy child who has to be dressed as a girl to represent no sex."
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Photograph of an Indian handgame, Owyhee, (Nev.), early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1920
Description
Transcribed from photograph, "Indian bone game, July 4, Owyhee, Nevada. Shoshone - 9. Indian handgames at the 4th of July encampment at Owyhee, Nevada. The handgames are common to all Nevada tribes and are played at social events. Inter-tribal Council of Nevada. Courtesy of Agnes Tybo."
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Postcard of Jessie Johnson Manor, Millers (Nev.), early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1925
Description
A full-length portrait of Jessie Johnson Manor, Ruth Roark's grandmother, in Millers, Nevada. Handwritten description provided with image: "Eva this is not a good picture but the features are better. The wind was blowing so hard when it was taken. - postcard, Jesse Johnson Manor (Ruth Roark's grandmother), at Millers. NV. I.D. R. Roard 06/29/77."
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Photograph of Fred McNamee, circa early to mid 1900s
Date
1900 to 1959
Description
Fran McNamee posing in an unknown location, possibly in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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