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Slide of the construction phase of the Hoover Dam, November 19, 1931

Date

1931-11-19

Description

Black and white image of the construction phase of the Boulder Dam Project, also known as Hoover Dam. This image features Six Companies, Inc. employees aligning and oiling six miles of road down toward the upper portals on Hemenway Wash.

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Joshua Abbey Papers

Identifier

MS-00820

Abstract

Collection is comprised primarily of files from approximately the early 1980s to 2017 detailing Joshua Abbey's theater and film career; his involvement with environmental efforts in Southern Nevada such as the Citizens Against Nuclear Waste in Nevada (CANWIN); and his involvement with the Jewish community in Las Vegas, including the Jewish Film Festival, the Jewish Federation, Temple Beth Sholom, and other organizations. The collection also includes information about the Jewish Community Center from the 1950s and a file on the film production of The Brave Cowboy, a novel written by his father, Ed Abbey.

Archival Collection

Photograph of people with automobile at Kiel Ranch, North Las Vegas (Nev), 1940s

Date

1940 to 1949

Description

Blurry image of group of individuals standing in front of a car at the Boulderado (Taylor) Ranch (Kiel Ranch). Inscription reads: "Adobe in background." Duplicate image and Xeroxed "Help us write history" article in photo sleeve. Site Name: Kiel Ranch (North Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Stratosphere Tower "crooked leg" construction update: video

Date

1993-05-06

Archival Collection

Description

Local news anchor discusses tower construction and reaction to crooked tower leg; Tutor Perini construction took over after two mistakes cost Stupak millions; interview with local residents and their reaction to the tower's size and shape; crew has 7 months left to finish construction of cement tower "legs". Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.

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Florida news reports on the Stardust and showgirl-branded Western Pacific Airlines plane: video

Date

1995-12-19 to 1995-12-20

Description

Florida news stations reports on the recently revealed Stardust and showgirl-branded Western Pacific Airlines airplane. Footage shows the showgirl whose image it is posing next to the plane and a small group of people gathered inside the airport for the reveal. . Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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