John Godfrey and Mary Waterstreet West papers, circa 1880-1964.

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John Godfrey and Mary Waterstreet West papers, circa 1880-1964.

Chiefly photographs of the "Pink Victorian" house in Gold Hill, Nev., some documenting the restoration of the house and social events held there and at the Sharton House restaurant in neighboring Virginia City, Nev.; together with historical and modern photographs of Virginia City and Gold Hill, pictures of interiors of restaurants in Reno, Nev., and newspaper clippings and printed items.

.6 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6910756

Nevada State Historical Society

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