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Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa 1940s-1950s

Date

1940 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

A view of the top of Hoover Dam; from this angle, intake towers can be seen in Lake Mead.

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Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa mid 1940s-1950s

Date

1940 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

A view of the top of Hoover Dam; from this angle, intake towers can be seen in Lake Mead.

Image

Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa mid 1950s

Date

1953 to 1956

Archival Collection

Description

A view of the downstream face of Hoover Dam; from this angle, the power house can be seen at the base of the dam, along with intake towers in of Lake Mead.

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Photograph of open valves at Hoover Dam, circa 1934-1936

Date

1934 to 1936

Archival Collection

Description

View from the powerhouse, valves open, Hoover Dam outlet works.

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Photograph of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, Las Vegas, circa 1991-1992

Date

1991 (year approximate)

Description

A shot of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus from the top of a building under construction.

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Photograph of Hoover Dam during construction, 1934

Date

1934-01

Description

Photograph taken by John McCreary of the Hoover Dam under construction, January 1934.

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Photograph of the Von Tobel warehouse, Las Vegas, circa 1960

Date

1960 to 1969

Description

The Von Tobel warehouse located west of the freeway (in Las Vegas) consisted of two acres of ground and a large warehouse. Photo taken in the early 1960s. Physical object has an insert containing additional biographical information.

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Postcard of an airplane in flight, circa 1930-1960s

Date

1930 to 1969

Description

Airplane in flight overlooking the ocean.

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Stardust Hotel and Desert Inn Hotel Photographic Negatives

Identifier

PH-00384

Abstract

The Stardust Hotel and Desert Inn Hotel Photographic Negatives collection consists of black-and-white photographic negatives depicting the Stardust and Desert Inn hotels from approximately 1962 to 1967. The images depict annual and one-time events held at both hotels, including sporting events such as golf and tennis, fashion shows and beauty contests, weddings, and conventions for local and national associations. A significant amount of the collection documents the long running Lido de Paris show at the Stardust. Also included in the collection are interior views of Stardust and Desert Inn casino floors, pool side lounges, and guest rooms, as well as exterior and aerial views of the hotel properties located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection