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Photograph of the unveiling of the memorial plaque, Hoover Dam, September 30, 1935
Date
1935-09-30
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the memorial plaque after it was unveiled at Boulder Dam. Spectators of the event gathered beneath the plaque commemorating the 96 men who had died during the construction of the dam. Transcribed across the center of the plaque: "They died to make the desert bloom." Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Slide of boats used in construction phase of Hoover Dam, January 10, 1932
Date
1932-01-10
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of boats used to transport men, powder, and supplies up and down the Colorado River in Black Canyon during the construction phase of the Boulder Canyon Project, better known as Hoover Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
Image
Photograph of Hoover Dam with water being released into the dam, undated
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
UNLV University Libraries Collection on Hoover Dam
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Collection Number: MS-00713
Collection Name: UNLV University Libraries Collection on Hoover Dam
Box/Folder: Box SH-043
Collection Name: UNLV University Libraries Collection on Hoover Dam
Box/Folder: Box SH-043
Archival Component
Slide of the Hoover Dam, outside of Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1936-1940
Date
1936 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
A color slide of a crowded lookout to view the Hoover Dam outside of Boulder City, Nevada.
Image
Film transparency of a sailboat near Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s-1950s
Date
1936 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
A black and white image of a sailboat on Lake Mead near the upstream face of Hoover Dam.
Image
Photograph of a police observation booth on the Nevada side of Hoover Dam, March 5, 2009
Date
2009-03-05
Archival Collection
Description
Photographer's notes: "Police observation booth, Nevada side of Hoover Dam, March 5, 2009."
Image
Construction of the Hoover Dam, looking upstream, 1933 August 15
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Burrell C. Lawton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00120
Collection Name: Burrell C. Lawton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam
Box/Folder: Folder 02
Collection Name: Burrell C. Lawton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam
Box/Folder: Folder 02
Archival Component
Construction of the Hoover Dam, looking upstream, 1933 July 22
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Burrell C. Lawton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00120
Collection Name: Burrell C. Lawton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam
Box/Folder: Folder 02
Collection Name: Burrell C. Lawton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam
Box/Folder: Folder 02
Archival Component
Construction of the Hoover Dam, looking upstream, 1933 August 07
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Burrell C. Lawton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00120
Collection Name: Burrell C. Lawton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam
Box/Folder: Folder 02
Collection Name: Burrell C. Lawton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam
Box/Folder: Folder 02
Archival Component
Construction of the Hoover Dam, looking upstream, 1933 August 22
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Burrell C. Lawton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00120
Collection Name: Burrell C. Lawton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam
Box/Folder: Folder 02
Collection Name: Burrell C. Lawton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam
Box/Folder: Folder 02
Archival Component