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The water resources of the Las Vegas Valley: a brief survey, March 27, 1931

Date

1931-03-27

Description

Overview of the water resources in the Las Vegas Valley, includes maps

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Letter from Leo A. McNamee to Alfred Merritt Smith (Carson City), November 6, 1939

Date

1939-11-06

Archival Collection

Description

Letter to the state engineer accompanying the application to allow the Las Vegas Land and Water co. access to water on the Las Vegas Ranch. The unsigned application is referenced below.

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Report on the water supply in Las Vegas, March 25, 1942

Date

1942-03-25

Archival Collection

Description

Brief history of water in Las Vegas and overview of the water situation

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Transcript of interview with Vaughan O. Holt by Lee LaVecchia, February 22, 1977

Date

1977-02-22

Description

On February 22, 1977, collector Lee LaVecchia interviewed musician, Vaughan O. Holt (born December 2nd, 1912 in Central, Utah) in his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers the history of Southern Nevada. Mr. Holt offers an overview on marriage and family life in Las Vegas, local transportation, education, and occupations. Pollution, tourism, railroads, and the development of the Las Vegas Strip is also discussed. Mrs. Holt is also present during the interview.

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Photographs and descriptions of an artesian well in the northwest corner of Clark County (Nevada), May 10, 1924

Date

1924-05-22

Archival Collection

Description

Photographs with captions of an artesian well in Las Vegas

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