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Film transparency of H. W. Vanbo, circa 1953
Date
1951 to 1955
Archival Collection
Description
H. W. Vanbo, construction engineer in charge of the Coachella Valley Division of the All-American Canal System, circa 1953.
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Film transparency of men with horses at Wilson's Ranch, Las Vegas, circa early 1900
Date
1900 to 1910
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of two men and four horses at Wilson's Ranch.
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Film transparency of women in front of a building in Las Vegas, circa early 1900s
Date
1920 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of six women posing for a photograph in front of a building.
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Photograph of home with resident in Johnnie (Nev)., 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Home in Johnnie, Nevada. A woman stands to the left with a small dog outside under the porch. There are small piles of debris, possibly sticks and rocks, in the yard.
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Photograph of Dorothy and a horse, Pahrump (Nev.), 1940s
Date
1940 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
Dorothy Dorothy stands close to a white horse, smiling for the camera. She wears riding gear and lipstick. This was likely taken after Dorothy met her husband, Dale, suggesting that she had moved to Pahrump by this time.
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Photograph of Sawyer Family at Governors Ball, (Nev.), 1959-1967
Date
1959 to 1967
Archival Collection
Description
The Sawyers pose for a family photo at the Governors Ball. From left to right, 1. Mrs. Bette Sawyer, 2. Gail Sawyer (daughter), 3. Gov. Grant Sawyer.
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Photograph of Sawyer and guests at Governors Ball, (Nev.), 1959-1967
Date
1959 to 1967
Archival Collection
Description
Governors Ball guests stand on basketball court and stadium seating. Governor Grant Sawyer and another unidentified man cross the floor while others clap for them.
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Photograph of explosion and blasting rock, Hoover Dam, circa 1932
Date
1931 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
Blasting rock at noon-time, everyday, to put anchors in place. Note cameraman in foreground. Note on back: ""Photo by 'Six Companies' photographer named Frank."" - W. A. Davis, 1992
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Photograph of Black Canyon, (Nev.), circa 1932
Date
1931 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
Bottom of Black Canyon before Hoover Dam construction. Showing keys in wall, and adit tunnel entrance.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam drill holes diagram, circa 1932
Date
1931 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
Diagram of log holes, Hoover (Boulder) Dam. Note on back: "Copy of Bureau of Reclamation diagram. Stuck some drills in river bottom and recovered them after the river was diverted. - W. A. Davis, 1992."
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