The opening of an artesian well in Las Vegas, Nevada. From left to right, the individuals pictured include an unidentified man; Fred Balzar, a Nevada governor; an unidentified man; and J. Fred Hesse, a Mayor of Las Vegas, Nevada.
The first commencement for Nevada Southern University (NSU). Pictured here include Governor Grant Sawyer; Dr. William Carlson, first dean of Nevada Southern; and Jon Cobain, President of the Class of 1964. Handwritten description provided on back of image: "N.S. 1st Commencement 6/3/64. Governer Sawyer congratulating William D. Carson, first dean and administrative head of Nevada Southern, upon being presented a plague of appreciation from the Class of 1964. Jon Cobain, President of the Class of 1964 on the right." Group Creators credit goes to Photo/Rama.
Elbert Edwards picks figs from an orchard in St. Thomas, Nevada, while standing in the rising waters of Lake Mead.
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Elbert Edwards picking figs from an orchard in St. Thomas, Nevada as the rising waters of Lake Mead cover the town. (ca. 1938-39)"