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Postcard of lookout point at Hoover Dam, circa late 1940s
Date
1947 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing a bird's eye view of visitors peering over a lookout point at Hoover Dam. Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947. Caption on bottom of image reads: "Lookout Point - Hoover Dam - 293 Oakes."
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Postcard of powerhouse at Hoover Dam, circa 1935-1940
Date
1935 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
An image of completed power generators at Hoover Dam. Caption on image reads: "Interior of powerhouse at Boulder Dam, with six 115,000-H.P generators installed. Service Bureau photo." Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of visitors inside powerhouse at Hoover Dam, circa 1935-1940
Date
1935 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
An image from the power generator floor of visitors standing on a viewpoint platform inside the Hoover Dam powerhouse. Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of a dedication plaque at Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1936 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
A close up view of a plaque dedicated to Elwood Mead, Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation Department of the Interior, 1924-1936.
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Film transparency showing an aerial view of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing aerial view of Hoover Dam. Parts of the plane from which the image was taken are visible. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency showing a boat on Lake Mead, circa 1935-1950
Date
1935 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
An image of people on a sailboat at Lake Mead. Transcribed text from image: "Sailboat of the eight-meter racing type on Lake Mead, near Boulder Dam." Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Slide of protesters at a demonstration held on Mother's Day near the Nevada Test Site, May 10, 1987
Date
1987-05-10
Archival Collection
Description
Color image of a crowd of protesters at a demonstration held by American Peace Test, a group opposed to nuclear testing.
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Slide of protesters at a demonstration held on Mother's Day near the Nevada Test Site, May 10, 1987
Date
1987-05-10
Archival Collection
Description
Color image of a crowd of protesters at a demonstration held by American Peace Test, a group opposed to nuclear testing. Balloons designed to look like the earth are also visible.
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Slide of protesters at a demonstration held on Mother's Day near the Nevada Test Site, May 10, 1987
Date
1987-05-10
Archival Collection
Description
Color image of a crowd of protesters at a demonstration held by American Peace Test, a group opposed to nuclear testing. Protest signs and balloons designed to look like the earth are also visible.
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Slide of protesters at a demonstration held on Mother's Day near the Nevada Test Site, May 10, 1987
Date
1987-05-10
Archival Collection
Description
Color image of a crowd of protesters near a tent at a demonstration held by American Peace Test, a group opposed to nuclear testing.
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