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Negatives, 1930-1974
Level of Description
Series
Scope and Contents
The negatives series, 1930-1974, contains photographic negatives from Ullom's photography studio in Las Vegas, Nevada. The negatives primarily consist of his work as a wedding chapel photographer, but also contain photographs of projects that may pertain to early Nevada, Boulder Dam, and the Nevada Test Site.
Archival Collection
George Laurence Ullom Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00118
Collection Name: George Laurence Ullom Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Box 01, Box 02, Box 03, Box 04, Box 05, Box 06, Box 07, Box 08, Box 09, Box 10
Collection Name: George Laurence Ullom Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Box 01, Box 02, Box 03, Box 04, Box 05, Box 06, Box 07, Box 08, Box 09, Box 10
Archival Component
Postcard of lookout point, Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1936 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Caption at bottom of image reads: "Boulder Dam- downstream face and Nevada lookout point with Fortification Mountain in the background." Boulder Dam was officially re-named Hoover Dam in 1947.
Image
Photograph of the Rotary Club, Hoover Dam, circa October 1946
Date
1946
Archival Collection
Description
An image of Rotary Club members having lunch at Boulder Dam while Governor Vail Pittman gives a speech. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
Image
Photograph of the decennial event, Hoover Dam, circa October 1946
Date
1946
Archival Collection
Description
An image of four men (including Governor Herbert Ham) listening to a speech during the Boulder Dam decennial event. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
Image
Postcard showing water discharging from jet flow gates, Hoover Dam, circa 1935-1936
Date
1935 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
An image of Boulder Dam with open jet flow gates (outlet works). The name was officially changed to Hoover Dam in 1947. Text on postcard reads: "Boulder Dam - upstream face."
Image