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Letter from R. L. Adamson (Los Angeles) to William Reinhardt, March 6, 1952

Date

1952-03-06

Archival Collection

Description

Discussion about transferring the 2.5 CFS granted to the Union Pacific Railroad company from Well No. 1 to the shop well, and increasing the capacity of the well to produce that amount.

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Meeting minutes, Committee selected to consider question of Railroad Company obtaining water for railroad facilities at Las Vegas, Nevada, by using shop well, March 4, 1952

Date

1952-03-04

Archival Collection

Description

Minutes of a meeting to discuss whether the Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Co. had a vested water right in Well No. 1 and the flow that would be required from the shop well to meet the railroad's requirements.

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Letter from William Reinhardt (Los Angeles) to A. E. Stoddard, February 11, 1952

Date

1952-02-11

Archival Collection

Description

Discussion of the advisability of the railroad developing its own water source if the Water District purchases Las Vegas water production.

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Letter from L. R. Maag (Los Angeles) to William Reinhardt, February 6, 1952

Date

1952-02-06

Archival Collection

Description

Extended discussion about the Union Pacific Railroad Company's "shop well," including its condition, flow, etc., and recommendations for its future use.

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Letter from E. E. Bennett to Colonel H. F. Clark (Las Vegas), January 4, 1952

Date

1952-01-04

Archival Collection

Description

The Nevada state engineer recommended the Las Vegas Valley Water District purchase all 1200 acres from the Las Vegas Land and Water Co., but the District only wanted 679 acres.

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Letter from E. E. Bennett (Los Angeles) to William Reinhardt, January 4, 1952

Date

1952-01-04

Archival Collection

Description

The Nevada State Engineer suggested that the Las Vegas Valley Water District purchase 1200 acres of "water bearing lands," but the District only wanted to purchase 679 acres.

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Letter from E. E. Bennett (Los Angeles) to Walter R. Rouse, December 21, 1951

Date

1951-12-21

Archival Collection

Description

Discussion of the Railroad developing its own water supply if the sale to the Las Vegas Valley Water District goes through. The shop well never supplied water to the Las Vegas Land and Water Company, so it would not go to the District.

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Letter from W. R. Rouse (Omaha) to A. E. Stoddard, December 18, 1951

Date

1951-12-18

Archival Collection

Description

Suggestions that the Railroad should develop its own water so that it will not be subject to rationing as experienced by other water districts. Dividing the water production from all other assets of the Las Vegas Land and Water Company may be the best option for the Railroad to protect its water rights.

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Letter from Hugh A. Shamberger (Carson City) to Colonel H. F. Clark (Las Vegas), December 11, 1951

Date

1951-12-11

Archival Collection

Description

Shamberger advised the Water District to purchase the lands surrounding the Las Vegas Springs as well as other springs and wells in the area to protect its water sources in the future.

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Letter from E. E. Bennett (Los Angeles) to William Reinhardt, December 11, 1951

Date

1951-12-11

Archival Collection

Description

The Las Vegas Land and Water Company provided the water district with an inventory a year before, but no buyers made an offer yet. The letter is an account of a meeting to discuss further details of the proposed purchase. "8011-- 174-2 80-Gen." written in red pencil at head of the letter.

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