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The front face of Hoover Dam looking northeast from Hoover Dam, Nevada: photographic slide
Date
1983-08
Archival Collection
Description
This series of photographs documents the historic water overflow at Hoover Dam as seen from the Arizona side of the dam. Taken in August of 1983, this overflow marked the first time the spillways were used during a flood. After initially being filled, the spillways were tested once in August of 1941.
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The front face of Hoover Dam looking northeast from Hoover Dam, Nevada: photographic slide
Date
1983-08
Archival Collection
Description
This series of photographs documents the historic water overflow at Hoover Dam as seen from the Arizona side of the dam. Taken in August of 1983, this overflow marked the first time the spillways were used during a flood. After initially being filled, the spillways were tested once in August of 1941.
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UNLV University Libraries Collection on Hoover Dam
Identifier
MS-00713
Abstract
The UNLV University Libraries Collection on Hoover Dam dates from 1935 to 1937 and consists of black-and-white photographs of the construction of Hoover Dam in Nevada. The collection is an artifical collection created by UNLV Special Collections and Archives staff. The photographs document early construction of the Hoover Dam to images of the dam at completion. The collection also contains photographs of construction workers.
Archival Collection
Photograph of Hoover Dam, 1935
Date
1935
Archival Collection
Description
A view of the outlet works at Hoover Dam.
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Photograph of the Hoover Dam, 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Hoover Dam, upstream
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Photograph of Hoover Dam, 1934
Date
1934-01
Archival Collection
Description
Photograph taken by John McCreary of sections of the Hoover Dam, January 1934.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam, 1935
Date
1935
Archival Collection
Description
A view of the downstream face of Hoover Dam.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam, 1934
Date
1934-01
Archival Collection
Description
Photograph taken by John McCreary of the Hoover Dam, downstream of reefer, January 1934.
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Photograph of the Hoover Dam, 1934
Date
1934-01
Archival Collection
Description
Photograph taken by John McCreary of the Hoover Dam's upstream and wall on January 1934.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam, 1934
Date
1934-01
Archival Collection
Description
Photograph taken by John McCreary of the construction of Hoover Dam, January 1934.
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