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An Interview with Paul Huffey and Michael Mack

Identifier

OH-00903

Abstract

Oral history interview with Paul Huffey conducted by Claytee D. White on February 02, 2010 for the Voices of the Historic John S. Park Neighborhood. Paul Huffey discusses his family moving to the John S. Park Neighborhood in 1947, his father working on the construction of Hoover Dam, and Huffey working at Ronzoni's Department Store when he was in high school. Huffey then discusses graduating from the University of Nevada, Reno and teaching history at Basic High School in Henderson, Nevada for nine years.

Archival Collection

Junior League of Las Vegas Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00097

Abstract

The Junior League of Las Vegas Photograph Collection contains photographic prints and negatives, as well as postcards of locations in and around Las Vegas, Nevada between approximately 1900 and 1980. Early photographs in the collection offer views of the Las Vegas townsite, buildings, railroads, the Las Vegas High School, Overland Hotel, Arizona Club, and residential areas. Other photographs during this time depict the Hoover Dam (Boulder Dam) construction and Death Valley, California. Later photographs show the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) campus, downtown Las Vegas, and the Las Vegas Strip.

Archival Collection

Photograph of the Colorado River, approximately 1930-1933

Date

1930 to 1933

Description

Looking down at the Colorado River near the Hoover Dam construction site where you can see many construction-related structures like bridges. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)

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Anita Freeman Photograph Collection on Southern Nevada

Identifier

PH-00245

Abstract

The Anita Freeman Photograph Collection on Southern Nevada (1937-1972) primarily contains black-and-white negatives depicting locations in Southern Nevada, including the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Mount Charleston. The collection also includes black-and-white negatives of the Helldorado Parade held in Las Vegas, Nevada, as well as landscapes in Arizona, such as the Grand Canyon.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Rotary Club luncheon, Arizona, October 25, 1946

Date

1946-10-25

Description

Black and white picture of the Rotary Club luncheon on the Arizona side of the Hoover Dam. The luncheon was part of the Decennial celebration for Hoover Dam power production.

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Transcript of interview with Steven Liguori by Claytee White, January 20, 2010

Date

2010-01-20

Description

Steven Ligouri is an artist who is a born and raised Nevadan whose artistic creations can be enjoyed at such places as the Hoover Dam, where his famous High Scaler sits comfortably [above left photo]. The stories of this statue and others are included within this interview. Steve began mastering his trade as a youngster making jewelry with assistance of his father, Bruno Ligouri who owned a turquoise shop in Boulder City. Since his birth in 1962, Steve has lived in several locations: a family farm in North Las Vegas, John S. Park neighborhood, in Boulder City, and eventually back to John S. Park. Returning to the John S. Park neighborhood after a 22-year absence gives him the chance to reflect on the changes that have occurred. Steve fondly calls the neighborhood "home" and firmly believes it can reach its potential.

Text

Film transparency of Federal-State Employment Office, Las Vegas, circa 1931-1936

Date

1931 to 1936

Archival Collection

Description

An image of a crowd of prospective Hoover Dam workers standing outside of the Federal-State Employment Office in Las Vegas. Transcribed from text across the bottom of the image: "Prospective workers for Hoover Dam - Las Vegas, Nev. -Oakes." Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Film transparency showing a boat on Lake Mead, circa 1935-1950

Date

1935 to 1950

Archival Collection

Description

An image of people on a sailboat at Lake Mead near Hoover Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Film transparency showing a boat on Lake Mead, circa 1935-1950

Date

1935 to 1950

Archival Collection

Description

An image of people on a sailboat at Lake Mead near Hoover Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Leo Dunbar, Harry Hall, Carl Merrill, Mary Ann Merrill, and Harold Wadman oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02080

Abstract

Oral history interview with Leo Dunbar, Harry Hall, Harold Wadman, Carl Merrill, and Mary Ann Merrill conducted by Dennis McBride on June 24, 1986 for the Boulder City Library Oral History Project. The interviewees discuss their early lives and families, moving to Nevada, and starting work on the Hoover Dam. They recall memories of living in Boulder City, Nevada during the Great Depression and beyond, and share information about the construction of the dam and the city as well as personal stories about their lives in Southern Nevada.

Archival Collection