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Photograph of Boulder Canyon early in the construction process, Nevada, 1931
Date
1931
Archival Collection
Description
Floor of Boulder Canyon during early stages of construction of Hoover Dam near Boulder City, Nevada, 1931.
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Vail Pittman, Nevada governor, image 037 of 046: photographic print
Date
1962-07-31
Description
Governor Vail Pittman conducting a tour of the Hoover Dam for Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Jung, the three-millionth visitor to the dam.
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Frank "Doc" Jensen: photograph
Date
1934-08
Archival Collection
Description
Frank "Doc" Jensen in front of a partially-constructed Boulder Dam. (August 1934)
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Film transparency of the Boulder Dam Power Decennial plaque, October 25, 1946
Date
1946-10-25
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the Boulder Dam Power Decennial plaque, which was made for the ten year anniversary of Boulder Dam, renamed Hoover Dam in 1947. Depicted on the sign is an outline of the downstream face of the Hoover Dam, along with outlines of the state seals of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. Transcribed from text across the sign: "Boulder Dam, Power Decennial. Flood Control - Irrigation - Power. Saluting Boulder Dam On Its Tenth Year Of Commercial Power Production. 1936-1946. Honoring The People Of The Colorado River Basin States. Whose initiative brought forth Boulder Dam, making possible: The maximum utilization of the water resources of this great river system; The prevention of floods; The conservation of water; The availability of hydroelectric energy to a wide area."
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Photograph of the Boulder Dam Power Decennial plaque, October 25, 1946
Date
1946-10-25
Archival Collection
Description
The face of the Boulder Dam Power Decennial plaque, which was made for the ten year anniversary of Boulder Dam, renamed Hoover Dam in 1947. Depicted on the sign is an outline of the downstream face of the Hoover Dam, along with outlines of the state seals of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. Transcribed across the sign: "Boulder Dam, Power Decennial. Flood Control - Irrigation - Power. Saluting Boulder Dam On Its Tenth Year Of Commercial Power Production. 1936-1946. Honoring The People Of The Colorado River Basin States. Whose initiative brought forth Boulder Dam, making possible: The maximum utilization of the water resources of this great river system; The prevention of floods; The conservation of water; The availability of hydroelectric energy to a wide area."
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Photograph of Mayme and Clarence Stocker, near Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1950-1958
Date
1950 to 1958
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white photograph of Mayme Stocker and Clarence Stocker at the Hoover Dam on the outskirts of Boulder City, Nevada.
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Slide of Anderson Brothers Dining Hall, Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1931-1936
Date
1931 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
Interior view of the Anderson Brothers Dining Hall for the men working on the Hoover Dam in Boulder City, Nevada.
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Film transparency showing Cashman's boat landing on Lake Mead, circa 1935-1950
Date
1935 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
A shot of people standing on dock at Cashman's boat landing, presumably waiting for a scenic tour of Hoover Dam.
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