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Photograph of a young Indian boy with a puppy in a watering can, Pahrump Valley, Nevada, circa 1880s-1890s

Date
1880 to 1899
Description
An unidentified young Indian boy with a puppy in a watering can. The photograph was most likely taken at Manse Ranch. This is the same boy as in Image ID: 0096 0006.

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Photograph of William Norton Schuyler at about 24 years old, holding a violin, Denver, Colorado, circa 1898

Date
1896 to 1900
Description
William Norton Schuyler at about 24 years old, holding a violin. William was living in Denver, Colorado at time. The photograph was taken circa 1898.

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Photograph of a train, (Nev.), circa 1899

Date
1898 to 1900
Description
Image of a train with steam coming out of the smokestack. Inscription reads: "Senator Clark's first train."

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Postcard of poker hand with 3s, an 8, and a Jack with fortune telling, Chicago (Ill.),1939

Date
1900 to 1989
Description
A postcard illustrating five cards (three of spades, jack of spades, three of diamonds, eight of hearts, and three of hearts) n.d. The caption reads, "The Gentlemen's Card: You will make a pleasure trip soon, meet good hearts, with a kiss of lips and a fine time following 10 cards give a complete reading". "Copyright 1939 Exhibit Supply Co, Chicago, Made in the U.S.A."

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Postcard of poker hand with all suits and fortune telling, Chicago (Ill.),1939

Date
1900 to 1989
Description
A postcard illustrating five cards (ace of diamonds, six of spades, five of diamonds, jack of clubs, and five of hearts) n.d. The caption reads, "The Gentlemen's Card: You will receive a letter from out of town containing money giving you the necessary means to marry the girl you love. 5 cards give a complete reading". "Copyright 1939 Exhibit Supply Co, Chicago, Made in the U.S.A."

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Panoramic photograph of mining buildings in Gilbert, Nevada, circa 1910s-1920s

Date
1910 to 1929
Description
Panoramic view of wooden buildings and automobiles in the desert in Gilbert, Esmeralda County, Nevada, 25 miles west of Tonopah, near the Monte Cristo Range of mountains.

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Aerial photograph of Pioche, Nevada, circa 1880s

Date
1870 to 1889
Description
An aerial view of Pioche, Nevada during its silver mining boom. The "Million Dollar" Courthouse is the two-story brick building just to the right of the center of the photo. Buildings indentified as a bakery and a restaurant are also seen.

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Photograph of crowds of people watching a parade, Tonopah, Nevada, circa 1910s

Date
1910 to 1919
Description
Crowds of people line a street decorated with American flags in Tonopah, Nevada to watch a parade, probably for Independence Day. The Tonopah Club building is seen at left center.

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Photograph of woman standing at base of a tree, Yosemite National Park (Calif.), 1890s

Date
1890 to 1900
Description
Laura stands at the base of a 1000 year old tree in Yosemite National Park. Inscription reads: "Laura at the foot of giant yellow pine tree - yosemite. This tree is said to be 1000 years old and about 300 feet high."

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Photograph of Earl Rockwell and Bill Pearson behind City Bakery, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1910s-1920s

Date
1900 to 1929
Description
Earl Rockwell and Bill "Limey" Pearson standing with Müller & Yost City Bakery horse-drawn delivery wagon behind the bakery building. The location later became that of the Fortune Club.

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