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Photograph of men in the vicinity of Black Canyon, Colorado, 1931

Date

1931

Description

A photo taken in the vicinity of the 'Crow's Nest,' the first lookout point over Black Canyon at the start of Hoover Dam construction.

Image

View of the Colorado River: photographic print

Date

1930 (year approximate) to 1939 (year approximate)

Description

The Colorado River running through Black Canyon. This photograph was taken from the top of the Hoover Dam during its construction.

Image

Photograph of workers' camp, Boulder City (Nev.), approximately 1931-1936

Date

1931 to 1936

Description

A camp for the Hoover Dam workers in Boulder City, Nevada. The building on the left is Anderson's Mess Hall, and the building in the center is a dormitory.

Image

Photograph of a group of people next to the Colorado River at the south end of Black Canyon, 1931

Date

1931

Description

People standing near the Colorado River in Black Canyon at the start of Hoover Dam construction

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Group of people on the Colorado River at the south end of Black Canyon at the start of Hoover Dam construction (1931)"

Image

Fold-out booklet of Las Vegas Hotels and Casinos: postcards, image 002

Description

Part of a postcard booklet depicting the Desert Inn pool, the Dunes Hotel, and the Hoover Dam.

Transcript of interview with Lomie Heard by Stephen Singer, February 9, 1980

Date

1980-02-09

Description

On February 9, 1980, collector Stephen M. Singer interviewed schoolteacher, Lomie Heard (born January 22nd, 1906 in Carlsbad, New Mexico) in her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers education over the span of thirty years, and includes an overview on the building of the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Also discussed during this interview: Nellis Air Force Base, jet airplanes at Nellis, military families, and the Nevada Test Site.

Text

Booklet, I, Caesar, Invite You..., from Caesars Palace, circa 1966

Date

1966

Archival Collection

Description

Stylized guide to the services and amenities at Caesars Palace. Each entry is depicted with colored drawing of a cartoon Caesar in various locations in the resort/hotel.

Text

The Wheel of Rotary Las Vegas Rotary Club newsletter, August 18, 1949

Date

1949-08-18

Archival Collection

Description

Newsletter issued by the Las Vegas Rotary Club

Text