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Photograph of Virginia City, Nevada, 1870-1875
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Archival Collection
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Bureau of Reclamation Photographs of the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada
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The Bureau of Reclamation Photographs of the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada depict the construction of the Hoover (Boulder) Dam and the development of Boulder City, Nevada from 1869 to 1974, with a bulk of the materials dating from 1929 to 1940. The photographs primarily depict the construction operations in Black Canyon, including digging tunnels, pouring concrete, building the power plant, and inspections by Bureau of Reclamation engineers. The photographs also depict Boulder City, including schools, workers, and dormitories. The collection also includes photographs of St. Thomas, Nevada, Lake Mead, Nelson’s Landing, Nevada, and an archaeological excavation near Lake Mohave, Nevada.
Archival Collection
Transcript of interview with Rosina Goodwin by Bruce Eubank, March 15, 1978
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Archival Collection
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On March 15, 1978, Bruce Eubank interviewed Rosina Goodwin (born 1918 in Sweet Springs, Missouri) about her life in Las Vegas, Nevada. Goodwin first talks about her family background before discussing the Las Vegas Strip, the Stewart Ranch, and Twin Lakes. She also talks about schools, Boulder Dam, the atomic testing, and her work as a telephone operator. The latter part of the interview includes discussion on changes in Las Vegas, the Helldorado Parade, and changes in weather.
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Photograph of a blimp advertising Hughes' "The Outlaw," circa 1946
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of a blimp advertising Hughes' "The Outlaw," circa 1946
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of a blimp advertising Hughes' "The Outlaw," circa 1946
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of Howard Hughes's Boeing Stratoliner, circa late 1930s
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of Howard Hughes' Boeing Stratoliner, circa late 1930s
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of Howard Hughes' Boeing Stratoliner, circa late 1930s
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of Howard Hughes' Boeing Stratoliner, circa late 1930s
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Archival Collection
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