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Photograph of the Alfred Merritt Smith Water Treatment Facility building dedication plaque, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1970

Date

1970

Description

Photo of the Alfred Merritt Smith Water Treatment Facility building dedication plaque. Constructed by the State of Nevada, the Alfred Merritt Smith Water Treatment Facility currently treats most of the Las Vegas Valley's drinking water. This facility receives Colorado River water through the intake located in Lake Mead. After the water is treated, it is returned to the water transmission system for delivery. The first stage of the project, in tandem with the first stage of the water treatment facilities and collectively called the Southern Nevada Water System, can deliver up to 132,200 acre-feet of water annually to the project service area. Construction began in 1968 and the first water delivery was made on June 16, 1971. Recent improvements to the facility increased the plant's reliability and capacity. The facility can treat up to 600 million gallons a day (mgd), and the addition of ozone treatment in 2003 modernized the plant with cutting-edge water treatment technology.

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Photograph of the Board of Directors of the First National Bank of Nevada (now First Interstate Bank of Nevada), 1969

Date

1969

Description

The Board of Directors of the First National Bank of Nevada (now First Interstate Bank of Nevada) gathered for a meeting at an unknown location. Seated left to right are: E. H. Fitz, Ernest Martinelli, Gordon B. Harris, James Cashman, Jr., William Laub, Jr., Arthur M. Smith Jr. Standing left to right are: Roy Young, C. E. Helgren, Norman Brown, Neil Plath, Herbert E. Grier, Paul Garwood, F. Lorin Ronnow, Robert Griffith, Gaylord K. Prather, Ernest Maupin, Sr.

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Photograph of a Mail delivery cart, Las Vegas, 1908

Date

1908

Description

Picture was taken in 1908. David (could not remember his last name), Dave Kramer (had a son - Jack Kramer, world famous tennis player. Learned to play on a dirt court where the federal building now stands.), John Kramer (older of the two Kramer boys); Otto Kelley" Westlake ( Kelly is a nickname), one of the Aplin boys (his son is a poltgraph expert at First Interstate Bank). The cart was used to take mail from Post Office to depot by a Mexican named Angel (mail was taken up Fremont Street). One-half sack of mail a day from Las Vegas was all that was sent. Sign on the left says Shoe Shop." Physical object has a diagram included that identifies the position of the people pictured.

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Photograph of fire's destruction at dam worker housing site, Williamsville (Nev.), March 1931

Date

1931-03

Description

Destruction left behind after fire near Colorado River and Hoover Dam at government-created town of Williamsville, nicknamed "Ragtown," 1931. News article included with the image reads: ""BLAZE AT DAM CONSUMES SIX HOMES TODAY -- Six families at the river landing are without homes and belongings as a result of a brush fire which started about 10 o'clock this morning. While the fire was soon under control the flames during the blaze were at times 50 feet high, fanned by a high wind which rushed down the canyon. Sergeat Clyatt, a one time cook at a military school in the east, who had a bakeshop at the landing, was also burned out, but as he still had his oven, and he had his dough ready for baking, he established a relief station immediately and at last reports was serving bread and coffee to the homeless families. -- LAS VEGAS EVENING REVIEW JOURNAL, March 28, 1931, p. 1, col. 6.""

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Photograph of fire's destruction at dam worker housing site, Williamsville (Nev.), March 1931

Date

1931-03

Description

Destruction near dam after fire in Williamsville, a government-created town for dam workers. Nicknamed "Ragtown"; Similar to Image 161. News article included with the image reads: ""BLAZE AT DAM CONSUMES SIX HOMES TODAY -- Six families at the river landing are without homes and belongings as a result of a brush fire which started about 10 o'clock this morning. While the fire was soon under control the flames during the blaze were at times 50 feet high, fanned by a high wind which rushed down the canyon. Sergeat Clyatt, a one time cook at a military school in the east, who had a bakeshop at the landing, was also burned out, but as he still had his oven, and he had his dough ready for baking, he established a relief station immediately and at last reports was serving bread and coffee to the homeless families. -- LAS VEGAS EVENING REVIEW JOURNAL, March 28, 1931, p. 1, col. 6.""

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Photograph of tables and gambling wheel inside Stardust, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1974

Date

1973 to 1975

Description

Large semicircle tables are oriented around a spinning wheel. Money and numbers are attached to the wheel. A casino employee stands off to the right next to another table game. Behind him are several rows of slot machines and what appears to be the gift shop (See Images 0012 pho024176, 0013 pho024177, 0014 pho024178). To the left, there is a Keno board showing winning numbers and people sitting or standing near the counter (See Image 0024 pho024182).The color photograph was taken before the casino was renovated in the mid 1970s. Site Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Street Address: 3000 South Las Vegas Boulevard

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of Media Relations Records

Identifier

UA-00036

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Office of Media Relations Records (1969-2003) primarily contain copies of UNLV faculty, staff, and alumni newsletters including Inside Out and Update. Also included in the collection are contact sheets, photographic prints, articles, and other editorial documents used in the creation of the Inside Out newsletter, as well as documents pertaining to various UNLV events, committees, programs, and policies. Additional materials include photographic slides and negatives, magazines, and audiocassettes.

Archival Collection

Stephen G. Brown Literary Papers

Identifier

MS-01090

Abstract

The Stephen G. Brown Literary Papers (approximately 1974-2020) consist of the literary work of University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) professor Stephen G. Brown. The collection contains journals, sketch books, published and unpublished manuscripts, and literary criticism articles written by Brown. Collection also includes digital files relating to Brown's work as an author.

Archival Collection

Robert B. Griffith oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00744

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert B. Griffith conducted by Bernard Timberg on March 06, 1974 for the UNLV University Libraries Oral History Collection. In this interview, Griffith talks about living in Las Vegas, Nevada since the early 1900s. He describes the recreational activities he would participate in, the Huntridge Theater, desegregation, and the development of hotels and casinos on the Strip.

Archival Collection

Elbert B. Edwards oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00523

Abstract

Oral history interview with Elbert B. Edwards conducted by William White and Martha Roberson on January 25, 1988 for the UNLV University Libraries Oral History Collection. In this interview, Edwards discusses the settlement of West Point, Nevada. He talks about the West Point cemetery, the Mormon pioneers that settled in the area, and West Point’s boundary line proving it to be a part of Nevada.

Archival Collection