This photograph has three images. The first one, (0272_0014) reads, "Train load of gravel coming in three shay engines used for this load. Gravel comes from downstream of Boulder Canyon," as a handwritten inscription. The second one (0272_0015) that's upside down reads "March 9, 1934. New Union Pacific Train arrives at Boulder Dam." The third one (0272_0016) that's vertical shows the top workings on Boulder Dam from NV rim of Black Canyon (U.S. Bureau of Reclamation photo). It reads, "Top of dam about one form wide, everyone getting in each others way. '(0)' shows how much the slant of the dam has shortened the pours - form raisers have this one in place, waiting for carpenters to build the short side panels. (x) points out upstream face panels - form raisers nightmare, water soaked and patched up, very leery of climbing out, and straddling that lower 2x6 and start unbolting the panel. Notice the hand rails on other panels, but nothing to protect you from walking off the most thrilling fall of your life. Reeves often would (when we were safely out of sight, sitting astride a 2x6) he would sling out a bolt, and wait that long, long minute before it hit bottom. And say, 'Boy,' I'd hate to fall that far.' To be continued."
From the Clark County Economic Opportunity Board Records -- Series I. Administrative. This folder contains financial memos and reports of the Clark County Economic Opportunity Board from 1964 through 1965.
On February 24, 1977, Bill Teepe interviewed Hal G. Curtis (born 1926 in Galt City, California) about his life in Southern Nevada. Curtis talks first about his work on the Union Pacific Railroad before discussing changes and development in Las Vegas, including development on the Strip and Downtown areas. He also talks about Block 16, the El Rancho Vegas fire, social clubs, and religion.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal Photograph Collection depicts several events in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1935 to 1983 that were documented by Nevada’s largest newspaper, the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The photographs depict the fire at the Las Vegas School in 1935, the fire at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in 1980, an exhibition at the Lost City Museum in 1973, a memorial event honoring the first permanent school in Las Vegas in 1980, and an exhibition at the Nevada State Museum and Historical Society in 1983. The collection also contains photographs of some denizens of Las Vegas, including people at the Hughes Bar in Las Vegas, the last Union Pacific passenger train in Las Vegas, and schoolchildren at the Las Vegas School.
The Aplin Family Scrapbooks (1927-1971) consists of four handmade scrapbooks compiled by Hilda Aplin. The scrapbooks contain photographs, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and handwritten captions. The majority of the collection focuses on Hilda and Charles Aplin’s involvement in the Fraternal Order of Eagles and Las Vegas Eagles Auxiliary #1213. Also included is a photograph album that details the family’s activities from 1927 to 1959, including notable locations around Las Vegas, Nevada such as Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Mt. Charleston, and annual Helldorado parades.
Soroptimist International is an international women's organization that is devoted to providing social and economic empowerment opportunities to women and girls throughout the world. It provides various activities and grants that help women and girls gain access to education and training to improve their lives. Regional chapters such as the Henderson/Green Valley chapter work to provide opportunities at the local level.