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Photographs of the Elna Laun Dancers, 1940s-1950s
Date
1940 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Five group and individual portraits of the Elna Laun Dancers.
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Postcard of gamblers in saloon during shootout of Wild Bill Hickok, 1876
Date
1876
Archival Collection
Description
A postcard illustrating the shooting of Wild Bill Hickok. The depiction is from an original oil painting by Ernest Reedstrom.
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Postcard of men and women dancing with poker analogy, August 20, 1905
Date
1905-08-20
Archival Collection
Description
A postcard illustrating two men in tuxedos surrounding three women who are dancing 1905. The caption reads, "Three of a Kind".
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Postcard of couple in embrace in the center of an Ace of Hearts playing card, (N.Y.), 1910-1919
Date
1910 to 1919
Archival Collection
Description
A postcard illustrating an ace of hearts playing card with a man holding a woman next to a table with poker chips and playing cards in the center ca. 1910-1919. The caption reads, "Game of Poker: Kitty gets it all".
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Slide of the barged used in construction phase of Hoover Dam, Colorado River, January 10, 1932
Date
1932-01-10
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of a barge used to transfer trucks and heavy materials across the Colorado River during the construction phase of the Boulder Canyon Project, better known as Hoover Dam. This specific barge is equipped with a double drum hoist. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Slide of boats used in construction phase of Hoover Dam, January 10, 1932
Date
1932-01-10
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of boats used to transport men, powder, and supplies up and down the Colorado River in Black Canyon during the construction phase of the Boulder Canyon Project, better known as Hoover Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of a party held by the Young Presidents' Organization at Hoover Dam, March 9, 1971
Date
1971-03-09
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of a party at the Hoover Dam powerhouse. The Young Presidents' Organization arranged a party for nearly 1,000 people that was held on the powerhouse roof of Hoover Dam. The visitors, all wearing hard hats, were the first to use this setting. This group photo includes Ellis L. Armstrong, Dick Woodward, and Frank Lord.
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Photograph of a party held by the Young Presidents Organization, Hoover Dam, March 9, 1971
Date
1971-03-09
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of Dick Woodward (left) and Ellis L. Armstrong at a party held by the Young Presidents' Organization on the roof of the powerhouse at Hoover Dam. Nearly 1,000 people attended, all wearing hard hats, and were the first to use this setting.
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Photograph of Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur, Hoover Dam, September 23, 1932
Date
1932-09-23
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of Secretary of the Interior, Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur, on a tour of inspection at Hoover Dam. It was under Dr. Wilbur's supervision that the Boulder Canyon Project was commenced. In the background the concrete form used in lining the 50-foot diversion tunnels at the outlet portal of Diversion Tunnel No. 2 can be seen. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Hoover Dam, September 30, 1935
Date
1935-09-30
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivering the dedication address at Hoover Dam. The sign underneath him reads: "Franklin D. Roosevelt; President of the United States; Dedicating the Boulder Dam - Sept. 30, 1935." Handwritten text on the image reads: "Photographed by Walter J. Lubken, Six Com. Inc." Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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