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Hoover Dam photographs, approximately 1928 to 1961
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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.
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Collection Name: Elton and Madelaine Garrett Photograph and Architectural Drawing Collection
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Postcard showing Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
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Photograph of Rotary Club at Hoover Dam, October 1946
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An image of Rotary Club members listening to speeches during a luncheon at the Nevada viewpoint at Boulder Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam spillway, 1935-1940
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Postcard showing Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
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Postcard of loaded box car, Hoover Dam, circa 1930s
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Photograph of Hoover Dam, circa mid 1930s
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Postcard of the Hoover Dam, 1936-1950s
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Photograph of construction on Hoover Dam diversion tunnel, circa 1932
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Postcard of Hoover Dam, circa mid 1930s
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