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Photograph of a cactus, early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

Cactus in the deserts is blown by the desert wind.

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Postcard of Tonopah (Nev.), 1900-1920

Date

1900 to 1920

Description

Caption: 819 General View of Tonopah, Nevada

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Photograph of a house, early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

A front view of the exterior of a house.

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Photograph of a kitchen, early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

This appears to be storage closet for several pots, pans and dishes.

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Photograph of people, early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

Two young unidentified individuals sit together inside of a house.

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Photograph of a plaza, early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

Several people walk down a brick road as they pass buildings, statues, and automobiles in the street.

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Hoover Dam and Colorado River photographs, approximately 1925 to 1960

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

The Hoover Dam and Colorado River photographs depict the Hoover (Boulder) Dam and the Colorado River from 1925 to 1960. The photographs primarily depict the Hoover Dam following its completion in 1935, but also show the dam'’s construction and location in Black Canyon on the Colorado River. The photographs also depict Lake Mead, the reservoir created by the Hoover Dam, as well as Boulder Canyon. The items described include black-and-white photographic prints, postcards, and negatives; items listed are photographic prints unless otherwise specified.

Archival Collection

Ferron and Bracken Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00001
Collection Name: Ferron and Bracken Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Photograph of people, early 1900s

Date

1925 to 1940

Description

A couple stands in front of their car on the street.

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Photograph of a couple, early 1900s

Date

1925 to 1940

Description

A young couple stands in an automobile on the street.

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Photograph of a home economics class, early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

This home economics class was taught by Lottie Wengert in the early 1900s. Their class appears to be preparing a meal.

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