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Film transparency of the interior of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1937 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
A view of the interior of Boulder Dam, as seen from a visitor viewpoint platform; a man leans against the railing, looking down at power generators below. Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of the Winged Figures of the Republic, Hoover Dam, September 30, 1935
Date
1935-09-30
Archival Collection
Description
A black and white image of Boulder Dam's Winged Figures of the Republic statues with a dedication plaque in between; two unidentified people are walking in front of the structure. Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam construction, August 7, 1933
Date
1933-08-07
Archival Collection
Description
Looking upstream at the Boulder Dam (now called Hoover Dam) under construction. "Boulder Dam, looking upstream. August 7, 1933 2299" is written at the bottom of the photo. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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Photograph of people fishing in Lake Mead, Nevada, circa 1930s.
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
People fishing in Lake Mead aboard the Boulder Grand Canyon Nev., Co. boat with the Boulder Dam visible.
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Postcard of Hoover Dam's downstream side, circa mid 1930s
Date
1934 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
Color image of Hoover Dam's downstream face. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Hoover Dam photographs, approximately 1928 to 1961
Level of Description
Series
Scope and Contents
The Hoover Dam photographs depict the Hoover (Boulder) Dam on the Colorado River from approximately 1928 to 1961. The photographs depict its construction and surrounding areas, including the Colorado River, Lake Mead, Black Canyon, Boulder Canyon, Boulder Highway, and Boulder City, Nevada. The photographs also depict construction crews, machinery, and the completed dam. The items described include photographic prints and negatives; items listed are photographic prints unless otherwise specified.
Archival Collection
Elton and Madelaine Garrett Photograph and Architectural Drawing Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00265
Collection Name: Elton and Madelaine Garrett Photograph and Architectural Drawing Collection
Box/Folder: N/A
Collection Name: Elton and Madelaine Garrett Photograph and Architectural Drawing Collection
Box/Folder: N/A
Archival Component
"What Power Shortage?" Fortune Magazine, 1948 January
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
L. F. Manis Papers on Boulder Dam
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Collection Number: MS-00288
Collection Name: L. F. Manis Papers on Boulder Dam
Box/Folder: Oversized Box 03
Collection Name: L. F. Manis Papers on Boulder Dam
Box/Folder: Oversized Box 03
Archival Component
Photograph of Hoover Dam construction, August 22, 1933
Date
1933-08-22
Archival Collection
Description
Looking upstream at the Boulder Dam (now called Hoover Dam) under construction. "Boulder Dam, looking upstream August 22, 1933 2239" is written at the bottom of the photo. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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