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Film transparency of Emily Lake, presumably in Las Vegas, circa early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white portrait of Emily Lake, probably taken in Las Vegas. Note: Image is from a family photo album that was loaned to UNLV Libraries Special Collections and returned to the family on July 17, 1984.
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Film transparency of Olive Lake at well on McGriff Ranch, Las Vegas, circa early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of a woman with the following handwritten description: "Olive Lake at McGriffs Well."
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Photograph of Fletcher "Ted" Jones Jr., location unknown, 1982
Date
1982
Archival Collection
Description
Fletcher "Ted" Jones Jr. shown in a car, wearing a badge that says "Fletcher Jones, Jr. Santa Monica, Calif.", 1982.
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Photograph of "Hae Dae" boat passengers on Lake Mead, Boulder City (Nev.), 1940s
Date
1940 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
Tourist cruist boat "Hae Dae" sits in "Wishing Well" stop at Lake Mead. Men and women can be seen looking over the boat's edge, while another man to the left fishes off of the side of the vessel. For another picture of this boat, see image 0131 068 pho023445. Photograph taken by Bureau of Reclamation, Boulder City, Nevada.
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Photograph of Brown, Squires, Frazier, and Cahlan in living room, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1940s
Date
1940 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
Pearl Brown (sitting) is surrounded by the other women who stand behind her. From left to right, they are: Delphine Squires, Maude Frazier, and Ruth Cahlan.
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Photograph of people paying for Hoover Dam tour, Boulder City (Nev.), 1940s
Date
1940 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
People wait in line and pay for guided tour through Hoover Dam and Power Plant. Price list reads: "Adults 25 cents plus 5 cent tax = 30 cents. Military Personnel (in uniform) 5 cent tax. Children (under 12 yrs). Free."
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Photograph of family grilling at Lake Mead Trailer Park, Boulder City (Nev.), 1940s
Date
1940 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
A woman stands with spoon in hand near an electric grill, giving food to a man and child who are waiting. This grilling area is located inside the Lake Mead Trailer Park. The sign on the side of the grill reads: "To operate electric meter Drop 25 c coin in slot on top of meter turn knob to right." Photograph taken by Bureau of Reclamation, Boulder City, Nevada.
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Photograph of the "Hae Dae" speed boat on Lake Mead, Boulder City (Nev.), 1940s
Date
1940 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
Tourist Cruise speedboat passes by on Lake Mead, with passengers waving to the camera. There are four people on the boat in the image, and the vessel is named "Hae Dae (27F638)." For another picture of this boat, see Image 0131 073, pho023450. Photograph by Bureau of Reclamation, Boulder City, Nevada.
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Photograph of pond and crop fields, Pahrump (Nev.), July 28, 1951
Date
1951-07-28
Archival Collection
Description
Large body of water, possibly a pond, sits between desert shrubs. In the distance, crop land stretches out and mountains are barely visible. Unclear if photo is taken on Lazy 88 Ranch property in Pahrump or looking towards Pahrump; inscription reads: "Looking south towards Shoshone, California. Trees seen in distance are on Pahrump Ranch, nine miles away. July 28, 1951"
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Photograph of Dorothy and two military pilots, Palm Springs (Calif.), 1935-1945
Date
1935 to 1945
Archival Collection
Description
Dorothy Dorothy (center) stands with two military pilots, possibly part of the airforce. The three wear army-like garb, and the two men both have bomber jackets on and headphones. The sign behind them reads "Palm Springs." Photo Credit: W.A. Wood Photo
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