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Letter from Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas) to Leo A. McNamee, November 18, 1943
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Archival Collection
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The water company needed to take steps to ensure that the one million gallons per day that issued from the new sewage treatment plant would continue to go to the Las Vegas Ranch. Handwritten at bottom "This is very important." Date stamps at top E.E.B., H.E.D., and U.P. R.R. Co. Law Department, Los Angeles.
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Letter from W. H. Johnson (Las Vegas) to William Reinhardt (Los Angeles), December 17, 1951
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Archival Collection
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Letter discussing the leasing of water and how all involved parties were optimistic about the deal.
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Letter from Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas) to Arthur Maguire (Los Angeles), August 2, 1917
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Archival Collection
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A test of the new pipeline showed that the line was beyond repair and needed replaced as soon as possible.
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Letter from Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas) to W. M. Jeffers, May 20, 1942
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Archival Collection
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Explanation of why Las Vegas Land and Water Company had undercharged users by almost $900 the previous year.
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Report, Las Vegas water supply recommendations, March 31, 1942
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Archival Collection
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Report describing the origins of the Las Vegas Land and Water Co., including recommendations that the Union Pacific Railroad keep title to water bearing lands, and that the company not sell out to the city.
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Letter from T. P. Cullen (Los Angeles) to R. E. Wells (Los Angeles), April 28, 1911
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Archival Collection
Description
Recommendation that the spring be covered to prevent contamination of drinking water.
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Letter from T. P. Cullen (Los Angeles) to H. C. Nutt, May 11, 1912
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Archival Collection
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Letter stating the importance of the water supply to Las Vegas, and how the company should consider replacing the pipeline with concrete conduit.
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Letter from F. R. McNamee (Los Angeles) to Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas), August 15, 1913
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Archival Collection
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McNamee detailed the exact amount of water due the Stewarts and approved the installation of a pipe to guarantee delivery.
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Measurements of water available and consumed in Las Vegas; Per capita water consumption in Fallon, Winnemucca, and Lovelock, circa 1934
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Archival Collection
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Flow measurements of the Las Vegas Big Spring and Little Spring and well in July 1931 and July 1934. Measurements of reservoir and settling basin on July 17, 1934 and July 19, 1934, before and after passing of city ordinance to reduce water waste. Estimated consumption by refrigeration systems. Estimated per capita water consumption in Las Vegas, Fallon, Winnemucca, and Lovelock.
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Letter from Leonard L. Arnett (Las Vegas) to Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas), June 20, 1935
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Archival Collection
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Letter from the Mayor of Las Vegas requesting detail about water production and usage in Las Vegas. Handwritten notes on letter.
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