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Photograph of jumbo rig, Hoover Dam, circa 1932.

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Creator

Creator: Davis, W. A.

Date

1931 to 1933

Description

Jumbo rig with 30-40 jackhammers to make holes for blasting. Hoover (Boulder) Dam. Note on back: "Drilling jumbo designed by Woody Williams; 3 levels, built on truck chasses (sic), used for drilling. Drilled holes with 8 ft. drill, then 12', then 20'. - W. A. Davis, 1992."

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pho023253

Physical Identifier

0123_0152
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    pho023253. Ray Cutright Collection of Winthrop A. Davis Photographs. PH-00123. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. http://n2t.net/ark:/62930/d1r20s26p.

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    Language

    English

    Publisher

    University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Libraries

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