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UNLV Libraries Collection of 1983 Hoover Dam Overflow Photographs
Identifier
PH-00438
Abstract
The UNLV Libraries Collection of 1983 Hoover Dam Overflow Photographs is a series of color photographs that document the historic water overflow at Hoover Dam as seen from the Arizona side of the dam. Taken in August of 1983, this overflow marked the first time the spillways were used during a flood. The spillways were previously tested once in 1941 after the dam was initially filled.
Archival Collection
Photograph of the completed Hoover Dam, September 11, 1936
Date
1936-09-11
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of the completed Hoover Dam with water seen spilling through the Arizona penstock outlets. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
Image
Slide of Hoover Dam spillway, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image of people looking at water flowing over one of the Hoover Dam spillways. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
Image
Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1937 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Duplicate images of visitors standing in line to board the visitors' elevator at Hoover Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
Image
Photograph of catwalks, Hoover Dam, approximately 1932-1936
Date
1932 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
A view of construction of the Hoover Dam. Catwalks and stairs are visible near the top to get around during construction. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
Image
Photograph of a pipe, Hoover Dam, approximately 1931-1936
Date
1931 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
Pipe inside the Hoover Dam is showcased to touring visitors who can be seen in the viewing station above. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
Image
Unit A-4 turbine at the Hoover Dam: photographic print
Date
1954-06-14
Archival Collection
Description
From the Morgan Sweeney Photograph Collection (PH-00228). Unit A-4 turbine at the Hoover Dam, the boring mill in operation boring for lower stationary seal on September 17, 1951.
Image
Photograph of Hoover Dam at night, undated
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
UNLV University Libraries Collection on Hoover Dam
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00713
Collection Name: UNLV University Libraries Collection on Hoover Dam
Box/Folder: Box SH-043
Collection Name: UNLV University Libraries Collection on Hoover Dam
Box/Folder: Box SH-043
Archival Component
Photograph of tunnels, Hoover Dam, circa 1930-1936
Date
1931 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of diversion tunnels #1 and #2 at Hoover Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
Image
Photograph of highway over Hoover Dam, circa 1935
Date
1935
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the completed highway on the crest of Hoover Dam. The name was officially changed from Boulder Dam to Hoover Dam in 1947.
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