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Photograph of Hoover Dam diversion tunnel, 1935-1940
Date
1935 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
Men stand inside a diversion tunnel at the Hoover Dam. The Hoover Dam was called the Boulder Dam until 1947. "BDRA. NEV. 4.36 341" is written at the top of the photo. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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Area near Hoover Dam: photographic print
Date
1931
Archival Collection
Description
Various photographs of the Hoover Dam area looking north east. The Black Canyon, Fortification Hill, and the Colorado River can be seen in the photographs.
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UNLV Libraries Collection of 1983 Hoover Dam Overflow Photographs
Identifier
PH-00438
Abstract
The UNLV Libraries Collection of 1983 Hoover Dam Overflow Photographs is a series of color photographs that document the historic water overflow at Hoover Dam as seen from the Arizona side of the dam. Taken in August of 1983, this overflow marked the first time the spillways were used during a flood. The spillways were previously tested once in 1941 after the dam was initially filled.
Archival Collection
Construction of the Hoover Dam in Arizona: photgraphic print
Date
1900 (year approximate) to 1999 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171). Construction of Hoover Dam: early phase of concrete work.
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Postcard of the top of Hoover Dam, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white photographic image of the view from the top of Hoover (Boulder) Dam. Automobiles can be seen parked along the curb and driving on the street. "On top of Boulder Dam" is written on the front of the postcard.
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Slide of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s-1950s
Date
1936 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing an aerial view of Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Slide of Hoover Dam spillway, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image of water flowing over one of the Hoover Dam spillways. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Slide of Hoover Dam spillway, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image of water flowing over one of the Hoover Dam spillways. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa 1940s-1950s
Date
1940 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing Hoover Dam's upstream face and intake towers. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of visitors at Hoover Dam, circa 1935-1940
Date
1935 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
An image of visitors standing on a viewpoint platform inside the Hoover Dam powerhouse. Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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