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Sculptures and plaques on the visitors' elevator at Hoover Dam, 1935 September 30
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
L. F. Manis Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00100
Collection Name: L. F. Manis Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Oversized Box SH-059
Collection Name: L. F. Manis Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Oversized Box SH-059
Archival Component
Penstock pipe inside the Hoover Dam powerhouse, approximately 1935-1940
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
L. F. Manis Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00100
Collection Name: L. F. Manis Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Oversized Box SH-059
Collection Name: L. F. Manis Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Oversized Box SH-059
Archival Component
Photograph of the Colorado River before diversion tunnels for the Hoover Dam were completed, 1930-1933
Date
1930 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
A construction site for the Hoover Dam. A label at the bottom of the photo: "Circa 1930's. Colorado River before diversion tunnels were completed."
Image
Photograph showing construction stairway and electric transmission tower, Hoover Dam, circa 1934-1935
Date
1934 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
An image from the Boulder Dam powerhouse of open jet flow gates (outlet works). The name was officially changed to Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Map of irrigable areas near the Hoover Dam, 1935 February 20
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Elton and Madelaine Garrett Photograph and Architectural Drawing Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00265
Collection Name: Elton and Madelaine Garrett Photograph and Architectural Drawing Collection
Box/Folder: Oversized Box SH-063
Collection Name: Elton and Madelaine Garrett Photograph and Architectural Drawing Collection
Box/Folder: Oversized Box SH-063
Archival Component
Virginia "Teddy" Fenton on the occasion of Hoover Dam's 50th anniversary, 1985
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Virginia "Teddy" Fenton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada
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Collection Number: PH-00022
Collection Name: Virginia "Teddy" Fenton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada
Box/Folder: Folder 03
Collection Name: Virginia "Teddy" Fenton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada
Box/Folder: Folder 03
Archival Component
Photograph of Snackateria opening ceremony at Hoover Dam, Boulder City (Nev.), circa 1975
Date
1974 to 1976
Archival Collection
Description
Ceremonies for opening of Hoover Dam Snackateria. Someone pins a ribbon and flowers onto a woman's shirt. Behind them stands a blind man, seen in previous photos (0131 0034 & 0035). Photograph by Bureau of Reclamation, Boulder City, Nevada. Site Name: Snackateria
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Photograph of Lake Mead from the top of the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, December 4, 1939
Date
1939-12-04
Archival Collection
Description
View of Lake Mead from Hoover Dam, printed in a magazine or book. The inscription reads: "This upstream view from the crest of Boulder Dam, illustrates the tremendous proportions of Boulder Lake, and shows, by the intake tower, how much higher the lake can eventually rise."
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Postcard showing pipe section being cabled into Hoover Dam construction site, circa 1930-1935
Date
1930 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
An image of a pipe being lowered by cables during Hoover Dam construction.
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Film transparency of Tyrone Power and others visiting Hoover Dam, May 26, 1939
Date
1939-05-26
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image with the following printed description: "Boulder Canyon. Mr. and Mrs. Tyrone Power visit Boulder Dam. With them are Mr. Marion McKeen (Thompson Trophy Pilot) who flew the Powers to Boulder City, and R. B. Spearman who conducted the party through the powerhouse." Note: Mrs. Tyrone Power was the actress, Annabella. Also, Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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