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Early Las Vegas, Nevada, 1876-1964

Level of Description

Series

Identifier

I.

Scope and Contents

Materials contain photographs of the Kiel (Taylor) Ranch (one of the earliest non-indigenous settlements in the Las Vegas Valley), Gilcrease Ranch, and events and locations in Clark County from 1876 to 1964. The materials include photographs of Fremont Street and other Las Vegas landmarks, schools in Las Vegas, the Mormon Fort (the oldest non-indigenous settlement in the Las Vegas Valley), banks, parades, downtown Las Vegas, and the Helldorado Days parade.

Date

1876-1964

Extent

1.2 Linear Feet (9 hanging folders, 2 boxes of negatives, and slides)
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00214
Collection Name: Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Arrangement

Materials are arranged into three subseries:

Subseries I.A. Kiel (Taylor) Ranch, 1964;

Subseries I.B. Gilcrease Ranch, 1923-1963;

Subseries I.C. Events and locations in Clark County, 1876-1964.

English