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Slide of Hoover Dam power generators, circa mid 1930s-1940s

Date

1935 to 1949

Archival Collection

Description

Black and white image showing an interior view of the Hoover Dam powerhouse. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Transcript of interview with Theodore R. Garrett by Marilyn Swanson, March 2, 1975

Date

1975-03-02

Description

On March 2, 1975, Marilyn Swanson interviewed Theodore R. Garrett (born 1898 in Overbrook, Kansas) about his life in Boulder City, Nevada. Garrett first talks about his move to Las Vegas to work for Six Companies during the construction of Hoover Dam. He then describes his job as a truck driver at the dam, the wages paid at the time, and the construction of the buildings and other housing in Boulder City. Garrett also mentions the food provided to the workers, the recreational activities available, and his family’s move to Boulder City.

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Slide of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s

Date

1935 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

An image from one of the Hoover Dam spillways of the dam face, intake towers and electric transmission towers in Black Canyon. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Slide of Hoover Dam spillway, circa late 1930s.

Date

1935 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

An image showing an aerial view of people looking at one of the Hoover Dam spillways. Automobiles travel over a concrete bridge. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Photograph of Lake Mead souvenir kiosk, Kingman Arizona, circa 1940s

Date

1940 to 1949

Archival Collection

Description

An image of a Lake Mead souvenir kiosk. The sign on the side reads: "Authentic booklet. 'The construction of Boulder Dam.' With 77 photographs, 48 pages, 1 map, 2 diagrams. 25¢. Post cards. Film."

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Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s

Date

1935 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

An image showing an aerial view of Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. Part of the plane from which the image was taken are visible. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Transcript of interview with Vernon Caples by Cheryl Caples, February 25, 1979

Date

1979-02-25

Description

Narrator b.1891. Las Vegas history from 1942 to 1979. Las Vegas airfield (Nellis). Prostitution. Hoover (Boulder) Dam: two anecdotes. Effect of WWII on Las Vegas. Hotel/casinos during the 1940s and 1950s. Leisure activities. Eldorado Festival. Lorenzi Park. BMI Plant. Retirement in Las Vegas.

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Transcript of interview with Gertrude Anne Moore by Mamie Beuttner, February 21, 1975

Date

1975-02-21

Description

General Nevada history, Searchlight, Anderson's Dairy, Rancho Grande Creamery, Boulder Dam (Hoover Dam), working on Fremont Street, Helldorado, Stewart Ranch, flooding, Mormons and religion, Hunt Family of Bunkerville, Atomic Testing, Carole Lombard plane crash, Pioche, Goodsprings, WWII, Ghost Towns, El Rancho.

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Slide of the construction phase of the Hoover Dam, December 1, 1932

Date

1932-12-01

Description

Black and white image of the early construction phase of Hoover Dam in Black Canyon. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Slide of the construction phase of Hoover Dam, January 18, 1933

Date

1933-01-18

Description

Black and white image of the early construction phase of Hoover Dam in Black Canyon. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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