Elbert Edwards and another man standing in the remains of an irrigation canal of the 1860's built by the members of the Muddy-Cotton Mission. The Muddy river can be seen in the distance.
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Elbert Edwards examines the soil in the Moapa Valley.
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Elbert Edwards and another man standing in a dry irrigation canal in the Moapa Valley.
Transcribed Notes: Handwritten inscription on back
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Elbert Edwards and another man standing next to a contemporary irrigation canal in the Moapa Valley.
Transcribed Notes: Handwritten inscription on back
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Elbert Edwards and another man next to a modern irrigation canal in the Moapa Valley.
Transcribed Notes: Handwritten inscription on back
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Elbert Edwards and another man studying erosion in the Moapa Valley.
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The Muddy River.
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A drainage pipe from an irrigation project hanging out over the edge of the banks of the Muddy River.
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Remains of an irrigation project in Moapa Valley. (1948)"
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The Mint Hotel with its tower nearing completion. Stamped on original: "Las Vegas News Bureau. Las Vegas, Nevada. Convention Center. 11940. Don English. Jerry Abbott. Joe Buck. Milt Palmer. John Cook." Also visible is the California Club.
Site Name: Mint Las Vegas
Address: 128 East Fremont Street
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The International Hotel under construction with the Sahara visible in the background. The International Hotel was renamed the Las Vegas Hilton in 1971, and again renamed as LVH - Las Vegas Hotel and Casino in 2012.
Site Name: International Hotel
Address: 3000 Paradise Road
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