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Chip Johnson Collection of Hoover Dam Photographs

Identifier

PH-00322

Abstract

The Chip Johnson Collection of Hoover Dam Photographs (approximately 1930-1936) consist of sixteen black-and-white photographs that depict the construction of Hoover Dam and the surrounding area. The photographs were taken by an unknown photographer.

Archival Collection

Kenneth Reim Photographs of Las Vegas, Nevada

Identifier

PH-00309

Abstract

The Kenneth Reim Photographs of Las Vegas, Nevada (1951-1954) consist of seven mounted color 35mm slides that Reim took while living in Las Vegas, Nevada. Images depict the Sands and Sahara hotels, Klein's Market located at Charleston and Main Street, Hoover Dam, a library, Fremont street, and the Las Vegas Park Speedway.

Archival Collection

George Kelly Ryan Papers

Identifier

MS-00120

Abstract

The George Kelly Ryan papers (1921-1971) contain correspondence inquiring about Octavius Decatur "O. D." Gass, newspaper clippings from 1929, handwritten recollections of the Gold Ranch by Laura Royce, and a San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad Company information, including information on wash-outs in Nevada.

Archival Collection

A. J. Shaver Papers

Identifier

MS-00155

Abstract

A. J. Shaver Papers (1925-1964) include hearings, reports, Senate bills, bulletins, and surveys regarding the Boulder Canyon Project/Colorado River Development. There are also papers about Marienne Shaver's involvement in the Las Vegas High School Parent Teacher's Association (PTA) and the Girl Scouts of America (GSA), including minutes, correspondence, notes, and brochures.

Archival Collection

Leonard Blood Papers

Identifier

MS-00161

Abstract

The Leonard Blood Papers (1888-1962) consist photographs and personal documents from his work in the United States Navy, Las Vegas Labor Commission, and on the Boulder (Hoover) Dam in Nevada. The bulk of the papers date between 1930 to 1950. Included are correspondence, telegrams, newspaper clippings, a scrapbook, family photographs, and various ephemera.

Archival Collection