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Letter from Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas) to W. M. Jeffers, May 20, 1942

Date

1942-05-20

Archival Collection

Description

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

Date

1942-03-31

Archival Collection

Description

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

Date

1911-04-28

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

Date

1912-05-11

Archival Collection

Description

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 George C. Fish (Las Vegas) to Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas), May 7, 1940

Date

1940-05-07

Archival Collection

Description

The owner of Railroad Pass Casino wanted water delivered to his casino, and wanted to build a flume next to the main tracks rather than build a spur. Fish was disinclined to sell any water where the only likely business was the freighting of water.

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Letter from F. R. McNamee (Los Angeles) to Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas), August 15, 1913

Date

1913-08-15

Archival Collection

Description

McNamee detailed the exact amount of water due the Stewarts and approved the installation of a pipe to guarantee delivery.

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Letter from Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas) to C. P. Massie (Las Vegas), June 10, 1942

Date

1942-06-10

Archival Collection

Description

Letter to the manager of the Army housing project informing him of complaints about water waste and the city ordinance forbidding water waste.

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Letter from R. L. Adamson (Los Angeles) to F. H. Knickerbocker, August 18, 1931

Date

1931-08-18

Archival Collection

Description

Letter refers to Las Vegas Land and Water Company map, referenced below, showing proposed earthen dam near the Old Mormon Fort. Letter includes estimated construction costs. Mr. Adamson, Chief Engineer of the Union Pacific Railroad, advised against the spending of company money on the project.

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Letter from Leonard L. Arnett (Las Vegas) to Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas), June 20, 1935

Date

1935-06-20

Archival Collection

Description

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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Letter from A. M. Folger (Las Vegas) to William Reinhardt, April 19, 1950

Date

1950-04-19

Archival Collection

Description

Projection of the amount of water needed when planned subdivisions are completed

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