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Slide of the construction of the Hoover Dam, February 13, 1932

Date

1932-02-13

Description

Black and white image of Ray Lyman Wilbur, Secretary of the Interior, at a ceremony which inaugurated construction on the Boulder City branch of the Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad, signaling the beginning of the Boulder Canyon Project, later known as Hoover Dam. From left to right, the men pictured include: Senator Key Pittman of Nevada; Governor Fred Balzar of Nevada; Carl Gray, President of Union Pacific Railroad system; Secretary Wilbur holding the Nevada silver spike; and Senator Tasker L. Oddie of Nevada. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

Image

Specifications, 1947-1967

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

The Specifications Series (1947-1967) contains architectural specifications for buildings that Bruner’s firm designed or planned. Notable projects include additions at Las Vegas High School, the Westside School, and plans for the administration building at McCarran Air Terminal.

Archival Collection

Elmo C. Bruner Architectural and Real Estate Appraisal Records
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Collection Number: MS-00177
Collection Name: Elmo C. Bruner Architectural and Real Estate Appraisal Records
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Willard, James Bassett, 1859-1947

James Bassett Willard was a playwright, actor, comedian and theatrical producer. He was the father of Las Vegas entertainment writer, producer, and critic William Norman (Bill) Willard. Willard was born in 1859 in Marion, Illinois to William W. Willard and Mary A. Thorp. Willard married Bertha Frances John on August 22, 1906. He died December 10, 1947.

Source:

"Longtime entertainment critic Willard dies at 89." Las Vegas Sun. January 31, 2000. Accessed June 10, 2020.

Person

Morgan, Bob (Robert Drew), 1916-1999

Bob Morgan was a stunt actor active between the 1940s and 1960s. Morgan was born on November 14, 1916 in Mount Carmel, Illinios. He performed stunts for films including the Howard Hughes-produced The Conqueror (1956). Morgan married his wife Yvonne on November 21, 1955. He died on February 22, 1999 in Woodland Hills, California.

Sources:

"Robert Drew 'Bob' Morgan." Find a Grave. December 08, 2011. Accessed October 28, 2021. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81689098/robert-drew-morgan

Person

Miscellaneous drawings for Harrah's Reno: including automobile collection and Pony Express Saloon, 1972 February 15

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Martin Stern Architectural Records
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Collection Number: MS-00382
Collection Name: Martin Stern Architectural Records
Box/Folder: Roll 591

Archival Component

Union Pacific Railroad supporting infrastructure and facilities: contains architectural and structural drawings of the Las Vegas Passenger Depot and supporting facilities additions and improvements in Las Vegas, Nevada and includes preliminary, exterior perspective, and interior perspective sketches, 1942 July 30-1960 July 15

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File

Archival Collection

Union Pacific Railroad Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00397
Collection Name: Union Pacific Railroad Collection
Box/Folder: Flat File 154

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Beagley Nursing Home: existing and addition, 1972 June 23; 1976 May 3

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Alton Dean Jensen Architectural Records
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Collection Number: MS-00843
Collection Name: Alton Dean Jensen Architectural Records
Box/Folder: Roll 022

Archival Component

DATS Trucking Inc. Freight Terminal, 1997 September 5; 1997 October 23

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Alton Dean Jensen Architectural Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00843
Collection Name: Alton Dean Jensen Architectural Records
Box/Folder: Roll 066

Archival Component