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Sierra Sid's in Sparks, Nevada: postcard

Date
1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)
Description
From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Inscription with postcard reads: "A collage postcard of Sierra Sid's featuring all of Nevada's famous gaming action, 24 hour coffee shop, round-up steakhouse, home of the only 18 wheeler in captivity, plenty of slots, the guns of Elvis, and the World's largest collection of colt commemoratives on display at Sierra Sids. 310 rooms, bridal suites with king size waterbeds and beautiful pool area. Casino fun, great buffets, fine dining in our steakhouse. Union 76 24-hour fuel."

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Panoramic photograph of Corn Creek, Nevada, 1938

Date
1938
Description

Picture taken from top of old windmill tower to the west of Corn Creek Ranch, Nevada

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from back of photo: "Picture taken in 1938 from top of old windmill tower to the west of Corn Creek Ranch, Nevada"

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"Help Nevada Get In The Scrap!" Poster

Identifier
MS-01129
Abstract

"Help Nevada Get In The Scrap!" Poster (approximately 1941-1945) is a single poster produced by the Office of Civilian Defense during World War II as part of the "Victory Home" (V-Home) campaign. The poster outlines what common household items like tin cans, iron and steel scrap, and stockings and rags can be salvaged and sent to war production plants. The poster also lists the five point program of all V-Homes and also includes spaces where households could write the names of their Block Leader, Salvage Chairman, and Air Raid Warden. This poster lists Nellie Cashman of Las Vegas, Nevada as the Block Leader.

Archival Collection

Boulder City, Nevada, 1932-1952

Level of Description
Sub-Series
Scope and Contents

Materials contain photographs of Boulder City, Nevada from 1932 to 1952, including photographs of schools, children, construction projects, and architectural sketches.

Archival Collection
Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00214
Collection Name: Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Photograph of railroad workers, Nevada, circa 1920s

Date
1910 to 1930
Description
Railroad workers standing next to train engine in early Nevada. (Photo Courtesy So. Nev. Museum)

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Holiday Hotel and Casino in Reno, Nevada: postcard

Date
1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)
Description
From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Holiday Hotel and Casino in Reno, Nevada.

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Harrah's Hotel and Casino in Reno, Nevada: postcard

Date
1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)
Description
From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Harrah's Hotel and Casino in Reno, Nevada.

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The MGM Grand Hotel in Reno, Nevada: postcard

Date
1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)
Description
From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- MGM Grand Hotel in Reno, Nevada.

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The Sahara Hotel and Casino in Reno, Nevada: postcard

Date
1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)
Description
From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- A collage of pictures of the Sahara in Reno, Nevada.

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"Nevada Week in Review" segment on the Stratosphere Tower: video

Date
1994-05-06
Description

Host discusses the Stratosphere Tower's construction and the impact on the community around the tower; concern about the tower's effect on flight paths with panelists Jon Ralston, Mary Hynes, Eric Pappa, and Mellisa Jue. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.

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