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Photograph of cofferdam construction, Hoover Dam, 1932

Date

1932

Description

Before completion of cofferdam on Colorado River. Canyon showing start of fill for cofferdam. Oct 3, 1932. Note on back: ""Crowding river over prior to installation of Coffer Dam. Then diverted river through diversion tunnels. - W. A. Davis.""

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Photograph of tunnel at Hoover Dam site, circa 1932

Date

1931 to 1933

Description

View of a few workers starting to create the pilot tunnel; work was completed before diversion tunnel. Note on back: "Starting the portal, 10 ft. bore, not more than 20 ft. deep in this photo - W. A. Davis, 1992."

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Albert Purdue oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01521

Abstract

Oral history interview with Albert Purdue conducted by Claytee D. White on August 16, 2000 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Purdue begins by explaining the importance of the railroad industry and specifically the Union Pacific Railroad Company to early Las Vegas, Nevada. He discusses his family's military history and the presence of the military in Nevada during the 1940s for desert training for the North African front during World War II. He gives an overview of life in Las Vegas from the 1940s to the 1960s, and discusses how the city has changed and what the future of the city may look like. Purdue talks about when the casinos of Las Vegas were controlled by organized crime and when Howard Hughes arrived and began buying properties. Purdue also discusses racial segregation in Las Vegas and the diverse peoples who live in the city.

Archival Collection

Maria Moore oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03698

Abstract

Oral history interview with Maria Moore conducted by Elsa Lopez on August 02, 2019 for the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project. In this interview, Moore discusses her early life in Belize. She describes the the diversity of its citizens, being able to speak Belizean Creole, and compares differences between northern and southern Belize. Moore talks about the political and economic instability of Belize, immigrating to the United States in 1979, and attending California State University, Fullerton. Later, Moore discusses her interests in senior issues, obtaining an internship in hospice care, and her experiences volunteering at a nursing home. She talks about moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1994, and her employment with Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada and the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). Lastly, Moore describes the priorities for AARP and current events surrounding healthcare.

Archival Collection

Ball supper, menu, Wednesday, June 22, 1898, at the Monico, Renaissance saloon

Date

1898-06-22

Archival Collection

Description

Menu insert: Wine lists Restaurant: The Monico Location: London, England

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