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Measurements of water available and consumed in Las Vegas; Per capita water consumption in Fallon, Winnemucca, and Lovelock, circa 1934
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Archival Collection
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Flow measurements of the Las Vegas Big Spring and Little Spring and well in July 1931 and July 1934. Measurements of reservoir and settling basin on July 17, 1934 and July 19, 1934, before and after passing of city ordinance to reduce water waste. Estimated consumption by refrigeration systems. Estimated per capita water consumption in Las Vegas, Fallon, Winnemucca, and Lovelock.
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Letter from Leonard L. Arnett (Las Vegas) to Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas), June 20, 1935
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Archival Collection
Description
Letter from the Mayor of Las Vegas requesting detail about water production and usage in Las Vegas. Handwritten notes on letter.
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Chart of coolers and recirculation pumps (Las Vegas), 1950
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Archival Collection
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List of coolers and how many are equipped with recirculation pumps broken down by subdivision in Las Vegas
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Memo from W. H. Johnson about possible revisions to the water restrictions ordinance to make it more effective, July 21, 1950
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Archival Collection
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Memo discussing possible revisions to the water restrictions ordinance to make it more effective.
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Letter from L. R. Maag (Las Vegas) to William Reinhardt (Los Angeles), June 19, 1953
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Archival Collection
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The Las Vegas Land and Water Co. received complaints of trucks taking water from fire hydrants, wasting large amounts of water and causing water pressure to drop.
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Letter from Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas) to E. E. Bennett, February 26, 1945
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Archival Collection
Description
Discussion of a meeting with the chamber of commerce regarding water metering in Las Vegas. The water company asserted that their desire for water meters was solely in the interest of water conservation and not increasing revenues.
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Letter from E. E. Bennett (Los Angeles) to Leo A. McNamee, Including a telegram from R. E. Marks, February 21, 1945
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Archival Collection
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The Clark County delegation had yet to introduce the bill to permit the metering of water in Las Vegas. Bennett called on McNamee and Bracken to get Las Vegas residents to pressure the delegation to do so. Includes a telegram from R. E. Marks.
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Letter from Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas) to Frank Strong (Los Angeles), October 10, 1944
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Archival Collection
Description
Brief rundown of the water situation in Las Vegas, acquisition of water from Basic Magnesium Incorporated, and prevention of additional well drillings.
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Letter from J. Ross Clark to C. O. Whittemore (Salt Lake City), December 27, 1902
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Archival Collection
Description
Clark questioned if the ranch had as much water or farmable land as claimed by Helen Stewart, and recommended not closing the deal on the property under the present agreement. J. Ross Clark's brother, who is mentioned in the letter, was Senator William Andrews Clark.
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Letter from J. Ross Clark to William McDermott (Las Vegas), November 11, 1902
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Archival Collection
Description
Letter refers to surveying the ranch and makes reference to the Stewart burial plot and cattle.
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