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Letter from H. P. Myton to J. Ross Clark, February 23, 1904

Date

1904-02-23

Archival Collection

Description

In letter, H.P. Myton suggests that the railroad entrusts the development of Las Vegas to him. He outlines his experience and asks to be considered for the job.

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Photograph of Black Canyon, circa 1932

Date

1931 to 1933

Description

Proposed dam site in Black Canyon, looking upstream.

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Construction of Sahara Hotel, image 002: photographic print

Date

1959

Description

Art Curtiss photographed at the Sahara Hotel construction site.

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Construction of Nevada Club, image 003: photographic print

Date

1959

Description

Bob Hampton pictured at the Nevada Club construction site.

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Architectural drawing of Harrah's Resort Atlantic City, first floor plan, August 10, 1983

Date

1983-08-10

Description

Project overview drawings of Harrah's Marina in Atlantic City from 1983. Shows floor plan with outline of the surrounding site, including the marina area. Includes table with numbers of existing and proposed rooms, games, slots, restaurant seats and parking spaces.
Site Name: Harrah's Marina Resort (Atlantic City)
Address: 777 Harrah's Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ

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Janet Adams oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00006

Abstract

Oral history interview with Janet Adams conducted by Glodene Sawyer on October 13, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Adams (born in Scotland) discusses her move to Las Vegas, Nevada from California with her husband. Adams also briefly discusses early churches, the above-ground atomic testing, President Kennedy’s visit, and her enjoyment in recreational fishing.

Archival Collection

UNLV Black Lives Matter Web Archive

Identifier

UA-00110

Abstract

The UNLV Black Lives Matter Web Archive (2020) is comprised of two statements and one op-ed which were published shortly after the murders of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery and the subsequent rise of the Black Lives Matter movement. The statements come from Thom Reilley, Chancellor of Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), and Marta Meana, Interim President of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Both statements express NSHE and UNLV's message of solidarity with the Black community and affirm the University's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The op-ed was written by UNLV alumna Jessica Walters Murrey who is a "social change and communication expert." The op-ed acknowledges Murrey's pain and grief and also outlines actionable steps that non-Black individuals can take to support the Black community.

Archival Collection

Architectural drawing of Riviera Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas), landscape development, March 12, 1962

Date

1962-03-12

Description

Landscape development construction plan for the expansion of the Riviera in 1962. Facsimile.
Site Name: Riviera Hotel and Casino
Address: 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Hoover Dam, 1930-1965

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Series

Scope and Contents

Materials contain photographs of the Hoover Dam and surrounding areas from 1930 to 1965. The Hoover Dam, also known as the Boulder Dam, was constructed on the Colorado River in Black Canyon near Las Vegas, Nevada from 1931 to 1936 during the Great Depression. The dam impounds Lake Mead, the country's largest reservoir, and it provides hydroelectric power to Nevada, Arizona, and California.

Materials also include photographs of the Pueblo Grande de Nevada archaeological sites, also known as the "Lost City," which were partially covered by the waters of Lake Mead. The area originally belonged to Puebloan peoples. Additionally, the materials contain photographs of the town of St. Thomas, which was also submerged beneath Lake Mead.

Archival Collection

Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00214
Collection Name: Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Construction within the central power block at Crescent Dunes Solar, near Tonopah, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2014-06-25

Description

Photographer's note: "Construction within the central power block, on site photo, Crescent Dunes Solar, near Tonopah, Nevada, USA."
Photographer's assigned keywords: "110 megawatts; CSP; Concentrated Solar Energy; Concentrated Solar Power; Crescent Dunes; NV; Nevada; Solar Reserve; SolarReserve; Tonopah; concentrated solar thermal; green energy; ground-based photo; molten salt; on-site; renewable energy; storage; tower."

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