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Slide of government tents, near Boulder City, Nevada, April 10, 1931

Date

1931-04-10

Description

A black and white image of government-issued tents set up near Boulder City for people working on Hoover Dam.

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Photograph of a truck near Colorado River, circa late 1920s to early 1930s

Date

1925 to 1935

Description

An overhead view of a truck by the river, a foot bridge, and other Hoover Dam construction equipment. The Colorado River is pictured in the background.

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Photograph of tornado damage in Midway City, Nevada, 1931

Date

1931

Description

A view of tornado damage done in Midway City, Nevada. This damage site was located eight miles out of the Hoover Dam highway in Nevada.

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Photograph of tornado damage in Midway City, Nevada, 1931

Date

1931

Description

A view of tornado damage done in Midway City, Nevada. This damage site was located eight miles out of the Hoover Dam highway in Nevada.

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Photograph of Colorado River, circa late 1930s

Date

1935 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

In a rocky, unnamed canyon speckled with small shrubs and weeds, a lone boat travels along the Colorado River probably near the Hoover Dam.

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Photograph of Colorado River, circa late 1920s

Date

Unknown year in the decade of the 1920s (year uncertain) to 1930 (year approximate)

Archival Collection

Description

In a rocky, unnamed canyon speckled with small shrubs and weeds, a lone boat travels along the Colorado River probably near the Hoover Dam.

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Film transparency of Lake Mead, Nevada, 1947

Date

1947

Description

A view of Lake Mead, Nevada, taken from above Hoover Dam. The location is unknown, but the island visible is possibly near Boulder Beach.

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Transcript of interview with Dell Ray Rhodes, 2010

Date

2010-04-01

Description

Dell Ray came to Las Vegas at three. Speaks about 1960s and 1970s schools and 6th Grade Plan.

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Transcript of interview with Sally L. Jackson by Krista Jenkins, March 2, 1980

Date

1980-03-02

Description

On March 2, 1980, collector Krista Jenkins interviewed assistant manager, Sally L. Jackson, (born March 28th, 1932 in Culver City, California) in her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. The interview covers the social and environmental changes that have occurred in Las Vegas. Sally also discusses the hospitality industry and offers details on the local hotels, casinos, and nightclubs in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Transcript of interview with Doris Evans by Lance Kenny, March 12, 1977

Date

1977-03-12

Description

On March 12, 1977, Lance Kenny interviewed realtor, Doris Evans (born in Dexter, Missouri) at her place of business, Doris Evans Realty, located at 1100 Cahlan Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers Boulder City and Las Vegas [1937-1977]. During the interview Doris discusses real estate, local hotels, early transportation, and social recreation. She also mentions the nuclear tests, crime, environmental changes, and marriage and family life in Boulder City and Las Vegas. Doris’s business partner, Patty (Renette Beringer), is also present during the interview and helps Doris recall the year they started Doris Evans Realty in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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