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Photograph of construction of Hoover Dam, 1934
Date
1934-01
Archival Collection
Description
Photograph taken by John McCreary of the construction of the spillway at Hoover dam, 1934 January.
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Postcard of Hoover Dam, 1934-1952
Date
1934 to 1952
Archival Collection
Description
A view of the "downstream face" of Boulder Dam at night with little lighting.
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UNLV University Libraries Collection on Hoover Dam
Identifier
MS-00713
Abstract
The UNLV University Libraries Collection on Hoover Dam dates from 1935 to 1937 and consists of black-and-white photographs of the construction of Hoover Dam in Nevada. The collection is an artifical collection created by UNLV Special Collections and Archives staff. The photographs document early construction of the Hoover Dam to images of the dam at completion. The collection also contains photographs of construction workers.
Archival Collection
Photograph of Hoover Dam with water being released into the dam, undated
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
UNLV University Libraries Collection on Hoover Dam
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Collection Number: MS-00713
Collection Name: UNLV University Libraries Collection on Hoover Dam
Box/Folder: Box SH-043
Collection Name: UNLV University Libraries Collection on Hoover Dam
Box/Folder: Box SH-043
Archival Component
Photograph of Hoover Dam construction, 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Blasting operations in the background during the construction of the Hoover Dam, 1930s.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam, circa 1930s
Date
1931 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white photograph of upstream view of Hoover Dam.
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Postcard from the Hoover Dam, 1936-1947
Date
1936 to 1947
Archival Collection
Description
An illustrated postcard from the Hoover Dam that reads: "Greetings from Hoover (Boulder) Dam."
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Postcard of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image of a Boulder Dam postcard that includes multiple photos with captions. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam, circa 1930s
Date
1931 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
Valve house outlet in operation at Hoover Dam.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam, circa 1930s
Date
1931 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
Black adn white photograph of completed dam with valve house outlet in operation.
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