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Colorado River in Black Canyon, Arizona: photographic print

Date

1900 (year approximate) to 1999 (year approximate)

Description

From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171). Prior to construction of Hoover Dam.

Image

Film transparency of Willow Beach, Arizona, 1956

Date

1956

Description

Willow Beach, Arizona, on the the Colorado River between Lake Mead and Lake Mohave, approximately 20 miles south of Hoover Dam, 1956. The building (center) is a possible Ranger Station/rental office. Lake Mead and Lake Mohave are part of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area administered by the U.S. National Park Service.

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Henry Wieking Papers

Identifier

MS-00117

Abstract

The Henry Wieking Papers (1932-1935) contain personal recollections, daily journal pages, newspaper clippings, and a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) memorandum.

Archival Collection

Bob's All Family Restaurant menu

Date

1950 (year approximate) to 1980 (year approximate)

Description

Note: No date on menu. Handwritten on back of menu 77-214. Photograph on cover shows people at Hoover Dam Restaurant: Bob's All Family Restaurant Location: Boulder City, Nevada, United States

Text

Photograph of the Davis Dam, circa 1950-1951

Date

1950 to 1951

Archival Collection

Description

An image showing an aerial view of Davis Dam on the Colorado River. Located within Pyramid Canyon between Arizona and Nevada, Davis Dam was constructed on the Colorado River 67 miles downstream from Hoover Dam. Due to the Mexican Treaty of 1944, the United States was required to construct Davis Dam for regulation of water to be delivered to Mexico.

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Photograph of Davis Dam, circa 1950-1951

Date

1950 to 1951

Archival Collection

Description

An image showing an aerial view of Davis Dam on the Colorado River. Located within Pyramid Canyon between Arizona and Nevada, Davis Dam was constructed on the Colorado River 67 miles downstream from Hoover Dam. Due to the Mexican Treaty of 1944, the United States was required to construct Davis Dam for regulation of water to be delivered to Mexico.

Image

Photograph of Davis Dam, circa 1950-1951

Date

1950 to 1951

Archival Collection

Description

An image showing an aerial view of Davis Dam on the Colorado River. Located within Pyramid Canyon between Arizona and Nevada, Davis Dam was constructed on the Colorado River 67 miles downstream from Hoover Dam. Due to the Mexican Treaty of 1944, the United States was required to construct Davis Dam for regulation of water to be delivered to Mexico.

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Robert W. Bugbee oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00286

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert Bugbee conducted by John Lopez on March 16, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Bugbee discusses his move to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1953 and how both the population and housing have changed since then. Bugbee additionally speaks about the changes in infrastructure, including the building of roads and increased air travel. Throughout the interview, he mentions some of the various specific housing tracts that were built throughout Las Vegas. Bugbee also mentions topics such as the building of Hoover Dam, the first popular casinos in town, the Carole Lombard crash, and the MGM Grand fire. The interview finalizes with Bugbee’s thoughts on the future of Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Lyla Joy Ford oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00599

Abstract

Oral history interview with Lyla Joy Ford conducted by Anne Cope on March 12, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Ford discusses social life in Las Vegas, Nevada in the early days. She discusses how the railroad, Hoover Dam, and the Basic Magnesium Plant brought money into Las Vegas. She recalls Sammy David Jr. performing at the El Rancho Casino, the Helldorado Parade being a big western celebration, atomic tests, and witnessing the city’s transformation from a small farming town to a major gambling city.

Archival Collection

Ida M. Harris oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01441

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ida M. Harris conducted by Claytee D. White on March 25, 2004 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Harris discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada as a young women in 1920. She talks about parties she attended, her employment in retail and accounting, the Rose Bowl Parade, Helldorado, the construction of Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada, and riding events she participated in as a member of the women's riding group The Lariettes. She also mentions local sights, the outdoor movie theatre, the early casinos, and the Las Vegas Jockey Club racetrack. She also identifies numerous individuals in photographs.

Archival Collection