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Roosevelt Fitzgerald curriculum vitae, diplomas, and college transcripts
Date
1960 to 1988
Archival Collection
Description
From the Roosevelt Fitzgerald Professional Papers (MS-01082) -- Personal and professional papers file. (Transcripts less than 75 years old are restricted.)
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Film transparency of Herbert Hoover and his party touring the Boulder Canyon Project, November 12, 1932
Date
1932-11-12
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of Herbert Hoover and several others touring the Boulder Canyon Project. The following printed description accompanies the image: "President Herbert Hoover and official party in Tunnel No. 2 during inspection tour of Boulder Canyon Project. Left to right: Construction Engineer W. R. Young, Bureau of Reclamation; Mr. Ritchey , Secretary to the President; Chief Engineer R. F. Walter, Bureau of Reclamation; Mrs. Hoover; President Hoover; Mrs. Wilbur; Secretary of the Interior R. L. Wilbur; E. O. Wattis, First Vice-President, Six Companies, Inc.; F. T. Crowe, Gen. Superintendent, Six Companies , Inc." Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of a congressional delegation visiting the Hoover Dam site, March 13, 1923
Date
1923-03-26
Archival Collection
Description
Congressional delegation visiting the Hoover Dam site. Photo sleeve includes information from responses to Las Vegas Review-Journal newspaper "Help Us Write History" requesting photograph identification. Identified individuals: James Scrugham (1st man on the left) was Governor of Nevada at the time, but more names than actual people in the photograph are listed, so all potentially identified names have been included. Governor James G. Scrugham hosting a delegation from the United States Congress, visiting the site of the proposed Boulder Dam (now Hoover Dam) in 1923. The photo sleeve includes information from responses to Las Vegas Review-Journal newspaper "Help Us Write History" requesting photograph identification. Names were identified from a photo from James Scrugham's collection that was identified by him. The photo was published in the book Jones, Florence Lee and Cahlan, John F. "Water: a history of Las Vegas" Las Vegas [Nev.]: Las Vegas Valley Water District, 1975. UNLV Book
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Photograph of children gathered by an artesian well near Tule Springs, circa 1938
Date
1938 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
(left to right) Celia Rivero, Johnny Weber and Alfonso Rivero gathered by a well near Tule Springs with Margarita Rivero and Maria Weber looking on.
Transcribed Notes: 'Attached sheet: Las Vegas Review-Journal, The Nevadan, 'Help Us Write History,' February 7, 1982 -- Source: Celia Munney, 870-0713, 6301 Garwood. Born 1926. l-r: 1. Celia Rivero, 2. Johnny Weber, 3. Alfonso Rivero, cousin, 4. Margarita Rivero, mother. Died 1974, 5. Maria (Chuey) Weber, aunt. Deceased. ca. 1938. Picture taken near Tule Springs. Had restaurant, Frank's Cafe, on First St. near Fremont (pres. parking for California Club). Frank Rivero had 3 restaurants: 1 behind present Mint; 2nd near Home Lumber site; and this one. Frank died in 1948. Had Mexican and American food. Made lunches for Boulder Dam crews. Has pictures and made appointment to see her 2-17-82, 3:30 pm. Elko Rooms next to Frank's Restaurant owned by an aunt you came to LV in 1917.'
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Film strip of Boulder City or Hoover Dam construction, image 010: photographic print
Date
1930 (year approximate) to 1939 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
This photograph has three images. The first one, (0272_0046) has a handwritten inscription that reads , "Arizona spillway empties into 50' diversion tunnel, which will be blocked off above intersection of spillway. The rest of the tunnel is of no use anymore. It was used to divert water around dam while being built. Stoney gate will release as well as the spillway." "This section of the tunnel was very unstable. Sections of the tunnel would fall without giving any warning at all. Kept the men spooked. I knew a young fellow, who told me he had to get drunk before he could get up enough nerve to go to work. Couldn't get a transfer. This kind of work I call 'hero's of Boulder Dam." The second one (0272_0047) reads "Like donkeys in a mine never see daylight." It was a trucking mammoth concrete buckets in the 50 ft. diameter tunnels at Hoover Dam, an Oakes photo. The third one, (0272_0048) reads, "visit of L.A. Examiner scout car - crossing canyon on Gov. Hi-line."
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Transcript of interview with John and Mabel Dillingham by Sonny Le Jeune, March 19, 1978
Date
1978-03-19
Archival Collection
Description
On March 19, 1978, John (Sonny) Le Jeune interviewed John (born 1904 in Trail Creek, Idaho) and Mabel Dillingham. The two provide many historical accounts of Las Vegas, Nevada, including John’s work on the railroad, the development of the city, and their living conditions when first moving to Las Vegas. The three also discuss prominent members of the community, recreational activities, church membership, and popular attractions around Las Vegas. Other topics include the building of Hoover Dam, the site of the Stewart Ranch, early irrigation systems, flood control, and Block 16.
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Film transparency of Labor Day Parade, Las Vegas, 1930
Date
1930
Archival Collection
Description
A Labor Day Parade in Las Vegas, Nevada. The arch over the street reads: "Welcome to Las Vegas, the gateway to Hoover Dam."
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Photograph of the railroad bridge leading to the Hoover Dam gravel pit, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Railroad bridge to gravel pit for dam. Six companies utilize the railroad bridge that crosses the Colorado river behind Hoover dam.
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