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Photograph of truck bridges during Hoover Dam construction, April 12, 1932

Date

1932-04-12

Description

Construction site for Boulder Dam, now called Hoover Dam. With the approach of the annual spring rise in the river, the temporary truck bridge shown on the right has been abandoned. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)

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Blanch Jackson Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00243

Abstract

The Blanch Jackson Photograph Collection (approximately 1900-1941) contains black-and-white photographic prints and negatives from the Jackson family’s life in Tonopah, Nevada and their travels to mining sites in Nevada and Arizona. Blanch, her husband Clyde, her father-in-law Colonel David Howell Jackson, their two sons, and some acquaintances are pictured in the photographs.

Archival Collection

Ernest Clary Papers on Basic Magnesium, Inc. Engineering Plans

Identifier

MS-00044

Abstract

The Ernest Clary Papers on Basic Magnesium, Inc. Engineering Plans (1941-1944) contain an essay written by Clary formalizing the engineering process in building Basic Magnesium, Inc. (BMI). Also included are maps of the area around the plant and site maps of the main BMI structures.

Archival Collection

Photograph of a bridge across Boulder Canyon, Nevada, 1931

Date

1931

Description

Bridge across Boulder Canyon at Hoover Dam site near Boulder City, Nevada, 1931.

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Photograph of a man operating machinery at Hoover Dam, 1931

Date

1931

Description

An unidentified man operating machinery at Hoover Dam site near Boulder City, Nevada, 1931.

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Photograph of Hoover Dam construction, 1931

Date

1931

Description

A view of workers operating equipment at the Hoover Dam construction site near Boulder City, Nevada.

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