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Film transparency of "Big Bertha" near Boulder City, Nevada, circa early 1930s
Date
1931 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of "Big Bertha," the Six Companies, Inc. motor transport used to haul workmen between Boulder City and Hoover Dam. This double-decker truck could haul 154 men. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of homes in Boulder City, Nevada, circa early 1930s
Date
1931 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image showing an exterior view of homes in Boulder City.
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Film transparency of homes in Boulder City, Nevada, circa early 1930s
Date
1931 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image showing an exterior view of single family residences in Boulder City.
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Film transparency of a bighorn mountain sheep, circa 1930s-1950s
Date
1930 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of a bighorn mountain sheep somewhere in the area between Nevada and Arizona.
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Film transparency of John Wesley Powell, 1869
Date
1869
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white portrait with the following printed description: John Wesley Powell - Winter of 1869.
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Film transparency of John Wesley Powell, circa late 1800s
Date
1881 to 1894
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white portrait with the following printed description: Major John Wesley Powell - 2nd Director of Geological Survey (March 18, 1881 to June 7, 1894).
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Film transparency of Old Callville near Hoover Dam, February 2, 1921
Date
1921-02-02
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of Old Callville with the following printed description: The deserted town of Old Callville looking downstream. Shows largest building approximately 30' X 120' and built of masonry.
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Film transparency of the Black Canyon area, June 24, 1929
Date
1929-06-24
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of the proposed Black Canyon Reservoir, near a boat landing. Fortification Hill is visible in the background.
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Film transparency of the Black Canyon and Colorado River area, June 23, 1929
Date
1929-06-23
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of the Black Canyon Reservoir site as seen from Monument Pass on the Nevada side of the Colorado River. This photograph was taken at 6:25 a.m.
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Film transparency of Hoover Dam affiliated businessmen and engineers, Boulder City, Nevada, July 1931
Date
1931-07
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of businessmen and engineers affiliated with Hoover Dam. From left to right: W. A. Bechtel, First Vice President, Six Companies, Inc.; Walker R. Young, Construction Engineer, Bureau of Reclamation; Elwood Mead, Commissioner, Bureau of Reclamation, F. T. Crowe, General Superintendent, Six Companies, Inc.; R. F. Walter, Chief Engineer, Bureau of Reclamation. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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