Letter asking for agreement by the Las Vegas Valley Water District to allow the Las Vegas Land and Water Company to add to the purchase price of the water system, the construction costs of water mains and fire hydrants to serve Hyde park. The letter refers to a drawing that is referenced below.
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Speeches collection (1957-1992) contains copies of speech transcripts given by various faculty members from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The collection includes speeches given at the University Forum Lecture Series as well as other events and conferences held in Las Vegas, Nevada. The collection also contains speeches and programs given at dedication ceremonies, ranging from the cornerstone ceremony of Frazier Hall to the Moyer Student Union.
The Las Vegas Land & Water Company Records from the Las Vegas Valley Water District (1918-1989) are primarily comprised of contracts, correspondence, and maps that document the establishment of a water distribution system in Las Vegas, Nevada that would provide water using the state's Colorado River allocation. The records include water main extension agreements, correspondence, and bills of sale for water main construction, as well as articles and correspondence documenting the groundwater shortage in Las Vegas. The collection also includes maps for water distribution systems and pipelines throughout the Las Vegas Valley.