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Photograph of jumbo rig, Hoover Dam, circa 1932.
Date
1931 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
Jumbo rig with 30-40 jackhammers to make holes for blasting. Hoover (Boulder) Dam. Note on back: "Drilling jumbo designed by Woody Williams; 3 levels, built on truck chasses (sic), used for drilling. Drilled holes with 8 ft. drill, then 12', then 20'. - W. A. Davis, 1992."
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Film transparency showing Winged Figures of the Republic at Hoover Dam, circa 1940s-1950s
Date
1940 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing a profile view of the Winged Figures of the Republic statues at Hoover Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam during construction, 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Photograph of Hoover Dam's downstream face, looking up during the construction of the Hoover Dam, 1930s.
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Boulder Dam, 1st day covers, 1935 September 30
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
L. F. Manis Papers on Boulder Dam
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00288
Collection Name: L. F. Manis Papers on Boulder Dam
Box/Folder: Box 01
Collection Name: L. F. Manis Papers on Boulder Dam
Box/Folder: Box 01
Archival Component
Photograph of construction site, Hoover Dam, circa early 1930s
Date
1931 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of the main construction site from the downstream side of Hoover (Boulder) Dam.
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Photograph of construction site, Hoover Dam, circa early 1930s
Date
1931 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of the main construction site from the downstream side of Hoover (Boulder) Dam.
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Photograph of construction site, Hoover Dam, circa early 1930s
Date
1931 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of the main construction site from the downstream side of Hoover (Boulder) Dam.
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Photograph of a man standing on a bridge overlooking Hoover Dam spillway, 1935-1936
Date
1935 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
An unidentified man stands on a concrete bridge overlooking one of the spillways at Hoover Dam. Typed label on back of photograph: "Spillways - Boulder Dam."
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Hoover Dam area: photographic print
Date
1930 (year uncertain) to 1933 (year uncertain)
Archival Collection
Description
Pinhole view of the Hoover Dam area looking west. The U.S. Construction Railroad and the Black Canyon highway is depicted in the foreground of the photograph.
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Photograph of outlet valves, Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image from the downstream side of Hoover (Boulder) Dam canyon wall outlet valves being flooded.
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