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Film transparency of workers being trucked to Hoover Dam construction site, circa 1930-1935
Date
1930 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
A picture of a truck known as "Big Bertha," carrying 150 workers to the Hoover Dam work site.
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Photograph of the unveiling of the memorial plaque, Hoover Dam, September 30, 1935
Date
1935-09-30
Archival Collection
Description
An image of a man standing atop a wooden platform as he presents a speech for the unveiling of the memorial plaque at Boulder Dam. Positioned behind the man are seated spectators of the event, as well as the curtain-covered memorial plaque.
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Photograph of the unveiling of the memorial plaque, Hoover Dam, September 30, 1935
Date
1935-09-30
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the memorial plaque after it was unveiled at Boulder Dam. Spectators of the event gathered beneath the plaque commemorating the 96 men who had died during the construction of the dam. Transcribed across the center of the plaque: "They died to make the desert bloom." Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of the Winged Figures of the Republic sculptures, Hoover Dam, September 30, 1935
Date
1935-09-30
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the sculptures titled, "Winged Figures of the Republic," as they sit facing Boulder Dam on a cloudy day. The photograph itself has stained splotches around the border. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of intake towers and spillway, upstream face of Hoover Dam, circa 1935-1936
Date
1935 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
A view from the Arizona side of Boulder Dam of water flowing into the spillway (name officially changed to Hoover Dam in 1947).
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Photograph of intake towers and spillway, upstream face of Hoover Dam, circa 1935-1936
Date
1935 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
A view from the Arizona side of water flowing into spillway at Boulder Dam (name officially changed to Hoover Dam in 1947). Automobiles are crossing the road on the crest of dam.
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Photograph of Frank Sinatra performing at the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1960s
Date
1960 to 1969
Archival Collection
Description
Frank Sinatra performing at the Sands Copa Room, Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1960s. Site Name: Sands Hotel and Casino
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Photograph of a young man and a boy watching the Copa Girls onstage at the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, circa early 1960s
Date
1960 to 1964
Archival Collection
Description
An image of a young man and a boy watch the Copa Girls perform in the Copa Room at the Sands Hotel.
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Slide of highway signs at an unknown location near Mauckport in southern Indiana, circa 1960s-1970s
Date
1960 to 1979
Archival Collection
Description
Highway signs at an unknown location near Mauckport in southern Indiana. One sign marks the end of SR 11. Its southern terminus is at State Road 135 near the town of Mauckport, which is on the Ohio River.
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Photograph of Morry Mason teaching a class at the University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, circa 1950s-1960s
Date
1950 to 1969
Archival Collection
Description
Morry Mason teaching a Construction Management (pioneer) class at the University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida.
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