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Photograph of Woodruff's Basic Photo Shop image 003 of 004: photographic print
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Several different photographic film rolls and prints inside of Woodruff's Photo Shop.
Ryan, George Kelly, 1911-1977
George Kelly Ryan was a geological engineer, prospector, and land use advisor who lived in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1959 until his death. He served in the Marines during World War II and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. George was also active in the Nevada Mining Council and the First United Methodist Church. George was born June 3, 1911 in Salt Lake City, Utah. His father was Archer De Vol "Archie" Ryan and his mother was Maggie Kelly.
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Hydrogeologic map of Nevada Test Site and vicinity, southern Nevada, 1965
Date
1965
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At top of map: ' United States Department of the Interior, Geological Survey. Professional paper 712-C, plate 1. Prepared on behald of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission.' At bottom of map: 'Base from U.S. Geological Survey, Caliente, Death Valley, Goldfield and Las Vegas, 1954. 100,00-foot grid based on Nevada coordinate system, central zone.' 'Hydrogeology by I. J. Winograd, 1965; geology by William Thordarson.' Relief shown by contours and spot heights. Shows township and range lines. Includes diagram of downward and upward cross-flow of water. Includes bibliographical references and index. Contour interval 200 feet. Scale 1:250,000 (W 117°--W 115°/N 38°--N 36°). Series: Professional paper (Geological Survey (U.S.), 712-C. Issued as plate 1 from Hydrogeologic and hydrochemical framework, south-central Great Basin, Nevada-California with special reference to the Nevada Test Site. Prepared on behalf of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission by Isaac J. Winograd and William Thordarson. Published 1975 by U.S. Govt. Print. Off. in Washington.
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Speech transcript by Senator Chic Hecht, Bonds for Israel, November 17, 1985
Date
1985-11-17
Archival Collection
Description
Transcript of a speech delivered by Senator Chic Hecht at an Israel Bond Dinner regarding the Jewish experience in the United States, the needs of Israel, and affairs in the Middle East.
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Index map showing locations of geologic sections on plate 2 and wells on plates 2 and 3, Las Vegas Valley, Nevada, 1981 (Water-supply paper 2320-A)
Date
1981
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'Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey. Water-supply paper 2320-a, plate 4.' 'Prepared in cooperation with the Clark County Department of Comprehensive Planning.' 'Base from U.S. Geological Survey 1:100,000 , Boulder City, Ariz.-Nev., Las Vegas, Nev.-Calif., Mesquite Lake, Nev.-Calif., 1978, Lake Mead, Nev.-Ariz., 1979.' 'Geology from Malmberg (1965); Longwell and others (1965); Bell and Smith (1980); and J. R. Harrill, 1976.' Shows township and range lines. Scale 1:100,000 (W 115°30´--W 115°00´/N 36°30´--N 36°00´). Series: U.S. Geological Survey water-supply paper2320-A. Originally published as plate 4 of Ground-water conditions in Las Vegas Valley, Clark County, Nevada. Part I. Hydrogeologic framework / by Russell W. Plume, published by the U.S. Geological Survey in 1989 as Water-supply paper 2320-A.
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Application by Las Vegas Valley Water District and Colorado River Commission of Nevada to the Administrator of General Services (Washington, D.C.) for transfer of certain water facilities, 1951
Date
1951
Archival Collection
Description
Application of the Las Vegas Valley Water District to obtain the water facilities constructed at or near Henderson, Nevada, by Defense Plant Corporation. Document includes background of application, water district plans, consideration of public interest and benefit, and the terms and conditions for the transfer of the water facilities.
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"Blacks and the Boulder Dam Project": manuscript by Roosevelt Fitzgerald
Date
1970 (year approximate) to 1996 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
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From the Roosevelt Fitzgerald Professional Papers (MS-01082) -- Unpublished manuscripts file. Published manuscript, Nevada Historical Society.
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