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Photograph of children gathered by an artesian well near Tule Springs, circa 1938

Date

1938 (year approximate)

Archival Collection

Celia Rivero Grenfell Family Photographs

Description

(left to right) Celia Rivero, Johnny Weber and Alfonso Rivero gathered by a well near Tule Springs with Margarita Rivero and Maria Weber looking on.

Transcribed Notes: 'Attached sheet: Las Vegas Review-Journal, The Nevadan, 'Help Us Write History,' February 7, 1982 -- Source: Celia Munney, 870-0713, 6301 Garwood. Born 1926. l-r: 1. Celia Rivero, 2. Johnny Weber, 3. Alfonso Rivero, cousin, 4. Margarita Rivero, mother. Died 1974, 5. Maria (Chuey) Weber, aunt. Deceased. ca. 1938. Picture taken near Tule Springs. Had restaurant, Frank's Cafe, on First St. near Fremont (pres. parking for California Club). Frank Rivero had 3 restaurants: 1 behind present Mint; 2nd near Home Lumber site; and this one. Frank died in 1948. Had Mexican and American food. Made lunches for Boulder Dam crews. Has pictures and made appointment to see her 2-17-82, 3:30 pm. Elko Rooms next to Frank's Restaurant owned by an aunt you came to LV in 1917.'

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Photograph of crowds at Floyd Bennett Airfield, New York, July 1938

Date

1938-07-14

Archival Collection

Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection

Description

The black and white view of Howard Hughes exiting his Lockheed 14 aircraft after performing the final landing on the Round the World flight at Floyd Bennett Airport, New York. Description printed on photograph's accompanying sheet of paper: "World fliers greeted on arrival. Floyd Bennett Airport--- Minutes after he and his companions set their plane down here, completing a dramatic dash around the world, Howard Hughes, wearing the same battered hat, his face covered by a heavy stubble, stepped from the plane, to be greeted by Mayor La Guardia, in the photo are, left to right: Ed Lund, flight mechanic, Howard Hughes, Thomas Thurlow, navigator; Harry P. M. Connor, navigator, and Mayor La Guardia. Credit Line (ACME) 7/14/38"

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Photograph of Amargosa Cattle Co. store, Beatty (Nev.), 1937-1938

Date

1937 to 1938

Archival Collection

Lisle Family Photograph Collection

Description

A picture of the Amargosa Cattle Co. Store. "Gen'l Mds'e gasoline oils & feed" is written on the side of the building. Transcribed from the notes attached to the picture,"Used to have P.O. in it across from Hoover Station revert's (?). 1950-60's Reverand Hanks--Amargosa Inn between there and Art Reverts save-way station."

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Photograph of the Lockheed 14 aircraft at Floyd Bennnett Airport, New York, July 9, 1938

Date

1938-07-09

Archival Collection

Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection

Description

The black and white view of the Lockheed 14 aircraft at the Floyd Bennett Airport in New York. Typed on a piece of paper attached to the image: "Readying Hughes' plane for Paris flight. New York City-- Mechanics hastened to put Howard Hughes' Lockheed 14 monoplane in shape for a flight from Floyd Bennett Airport here, to Paris. Motor trouble forced postponement and helpers were working under injunction to have the ship ready for a takeoff, July 9, "at the earliest possible moment." Photo shows: the plane being pulled out of the hangar by a truck. Credit Line (ACME) 7/9/38."

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View of Boulder City: photographic print

Date

1930 (year uncertain) to 1933 (year uncertain)

Archival Collection

Franklin M. Murphy Photograph Collection

Description

An unidentified individual looks out towards Boulder City in the early 1930s.

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Photograph of Boulder Dam Service Bureau and Boulder City Theatre, Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1937

Date

1936 to 1938

Archival Collection

L. F. Manis Photograph Collection

Description

The view of the exteriors of the Boulder Dam Service Bureau and Boulder City Theatre on Arizona Street in Boulder City, Nevada. The Boulder Dam Service Bureau was later known as the Hoover Dam Visitors Bureau, and the Boulder Theater building was located at 1225 Arizona Street. Transcribed onto the center sign: "Boulder Dam Service Bureau. Souvenirs; Post Cards: Official Booklets; Rest Rooms."

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Photograph of the Lockheed 14 aircraft in a hangar in New York, New York, July 9, 1938

Date

1938-07-09

Archival Collection

Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection

Description

The black and white view of the Lockheed 14 aircraft in a hangar in New York, New York. Typed on a piece of paper attached to the image: "Readying Hughes' plane for Paris flight-- Mechanics hastened to put Howard Hughes's Lockheed 14 monoplane in shape for a flight from Floyd Bennett Airport herem to Paris. Motor trouble forced postponement and helpers were working under injunction to have the ship ready for a takeoff, July 9, "at the earliest possible moment." Photo shows: Mechanics working on the plane inside the hangar at Floyd Bennett Field. Credit Line (ACME) 7/9/1938."

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Photograph of Howard Hughes at Floyd Bennett Airfield, New York, July 14, 1938

Date

1938-07-14

Archival Collection

Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection

Description

The view of Howard Hughes being escorted through a crowd of attendees at the World's Fair in New York. Description printed on photograph's accompanying sheet of paper: "Press Headquarters at field where Hughes ended flight. New York City-- The Press Headquarters set up under a huge tent at Floyd Bennett Field by the New York World's Fair for the use of newspapermen "covering" the landing of Howard Hughes and his crew after their record-smashing flight around the world. Part of the great throng that welcomed the gallant fliers mills around in front of the tent. Credit Line (ACME) 7/14/38 (SS)"

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Photograph of people in front of Boulder City school, Boulder City, Nevada, 1932

Date

1932

Archival Collection

Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection

Description

An unidentified group of people in front of a Boulder City school in Boulder City, Nevada.

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Photograph of Boulder City Co Stores, Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Archival Collection

Sherwin "Scoop" Garside Photographs

Description

Image of store fronts in Boulder City, inclduing Boulder City Co Stores

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