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Print, PhotographicEntry/Object ID
2011.3.87Description
B&W. Headstone or grave marker of Asa E. Wildes in Fish Lake Valley. Reads, "In memory of Asa E. Wildes. Born Oct 23d 1830 Phipsburg Mo. Died Feb 17 (??) 1870 Fish Lake Valley Nev."
Reverse: Handwritten in blue ink: Rock headstone on grave in Fish Lake Valley, Nev. Graves had rock walls built around. History unknown. Taken Feb. 20, 1965
REVERSE OF DUPLICATE: Handwritten in blue ink: Rock headstone, Fish Lake Valley, Nevada. Graveyard located on east side of valley near large spring. Most of graves have same 3 foot rock walls, apparently to keep animals from digging up shallow burials. History unknown at time of photo by C. Lorin Ray, Feb. 20, 1965. Remains of old habitations nearby might indicate presence of settlement, stage station, relay stop etc. on route from Columbus Marsh to Lida, Nev.Collection
Marilyn Ray CollectionRelationships
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Person or Organization
Wildes, Asa E.