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H. E. and Ruth Hazard Political Papers
Identifier
MS-00135
Abstract
The H. E. and Ruth Hazard Political Papers (1937-1977) consist of papers and memorabilia related to Nevada and national Democratic politics. It includes materials about the Nevada legislature; clippings and information about the Nevada Tax Commission; political memorabilia including invitations and programs related to the presidential inaugurations of Lyndon Johnson and Jimmy Carter; documents about the purchase of Basic Magnesium Inc. by the state of Nevada; and newspaper clippings.
Archival Collection
Newspaper clipping, Vegas Valley Water District progressing, Las Vegas Review-Journal, October 17,1947
Date
1947-10-17
Archival Collection
Description
Newspaper clipping discussing petitions to create a water district in the Las Vegas valley and a map of the proposed district.
Text
Stauffer Chemical and Montrose Chemical Company: photographic print
Date
1940 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
Basic Magnesium Industries, Henderson, NV. Stauffer Chemical and its affiliate, Montrose Chemical Company of California, occupy this unit at Basic Plant, Henderson, Nevada. (1940's)
Image
Photograph of Pat McCarran, Henderson, Nevada, circa 1900-1910
Date
1900 to 1910
Archival Collection
Description
Senator Pat McCarran checks over 141 tons of silver bullion borrowed from the U.S. Treasury for use as bus bars at Basic Magnesium Inc. plant.
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