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Leo Dunbar, Harry Hall, Carl Merrill, Mary Ann Merrill, and Harold Wadman oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02080

Abstract

Oral history interview with Leo Dunbar, Harry Hall, Harold Wadman, Carl Merrill, and Mary Ann Merrill conducted by Dennis McBride on June 24, 1986 for the Boulder City Library Oral History Project. The interviewees discuss their early lives and families, moving to Nevada, and starting work on the Hoover Dam. They recall memories of living in Boulder City, Nevada during the Great Depression and beyond, and share information about the construction of the dam and the city as well as personal stories about their lives in Southern Nevada.

Archival Collection

Silver Queen Inn mounted sign, Carson City, Nevada

Date

2016 (year approximate) to 2020 (year approximate)

Description

Views of the mounted sign for the Silver Queen Inn during the day with unlit neon. The business is permanently closed.

201 W Caroline St, Carson City, NV 89703

Silver Queen Inn


Image

Boulder City, Nevada, approximately 1930-1939

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

L. F. Manis Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00100
Collection Name: L. F. Manis Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Oversized Box SH-059

Archival Component

Pioneer City Bank, 1972 May 22

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Frank Mitrani Photographs
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00332
Collection Name: Frank Mitrani Photographs
Box/Folder: Box 02

Archival Component

Film transparency of a general view of Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1930s-1940s

Date

1930 to 1949

Archival Collection

Description

The view of a city street surrounded by automobiles and buildings in Boulder City, Nevada. The Texaco Service Station and Boulder City Drugs store can be seen.

Image

Photograph of John Batchelor and others, Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1961

Date

1961

Description

John Batchelor posing with others in Boulder City, Nevada. The caption provided with the image reads: "Mayor John Batchelor of Boulder City (center) expresses Boulder City's hopes for Proton Accelerator for Eldorado Valley to Dr. Rodney L. Cool, Associated Director, Brookhaven National Laboratory, and Herbert E. Grier, President, Southern Nevada Industrial Foundation, who recently visited the proposed sites adjacent to Boulder City for the benefit of the Atomic Energy Commission. Mayor Batchelor and Boulder City delegation accompanied the team of five and officials of Southern Nevada Industrial Foundation, E.G. & G. and other agencies seeking placing of the $300 million project in this area. This picture was taken at the proposed site in Eldorado Valley just before the five experts boarded the plane with Pat Head of the Colorado River Commission to complete their reconnaissance."

Image

Film transparency of homes in Boulder City, Nevada, circa early 1930s

Date

1931 to 1936

Description

Black and white image showing an exterior view of single family residences in Boulder City.

Image

Photographs of Ron Lurie at community events as a city council member, 1977-1983

Date

1977 to 1983

Archival Collection

Description

Group of photographs showing Ron Lurie at community events as a city council member, 1977-1983. Events include community clean up projects, gardening, and ground breaking ceremonies.

Image