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Map showing profile of 24-inch cast iron water pipeline for Las Vegas, Nevada, May 20, 1930
Date
1930-05-20
Archival Collection
Description
'As constructed. Drawing W.O. - 8577. Office of Chief Engineer, Los Angeles. Drawing No. 41092.' 'Scale for details 1"=10'. 5-20-1930. P.F.D.' 'Scale 1"=100'.' 'Profile of new 24" CI pipe. Scale 1"=600'. Ver. 1"=20'.' Blueprint. Map of the water pipes for Las Vegas. Includes the buildings in the railroad yard, a detailed map of a section of the pipe, a profile of the 24 inch C.I. pipe, and a map of the point of diversion. Date of detailed map is 5-20-1930. Library's copy has hand-written additions in color. Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Co., Office of Chief Engineer,
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Map of Boulder Dam area and Las Vegas, Nevada, October 7, 1930
Date
1930-10-07
Description
'F.V. Owen, publisher ... Los Angeles, California. Topography by C.H. Fenner, C.E. Decorations by L.J. Bergère. Gov't. data, H.A. Shamberger, C.E. Copyright, 1930, by F.V. Owen.' At bottom right of map: 'Dated Oct. 7th, 1930.' Relief shown by contours and spot heights. Contour lines are 100 feet. Incudes six hand-colored illustrations showing local points of interest. Includes information on Hoover Dam, and chart of mileages from Las Vegas. Scale [ca. 1:63,360]. 1 inch to 1 mile
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Map showing configuration of potentiometric surfaces in Paleozoic and Cenozoic aquifers in the area between the Las Vegas Valley and the Amargosa Desert, Nevada, 1963
Date
1963
Description
'Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey. TEI-840.' 'Prepared in cooperation with the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission.' 'Contours in northwest Las Vegas Valley from Malmberg, 1961.' Relief shown by contours. Shows township and range lines. Scale [ca. 1:253,440. 1 in.=aprrox. 4 miles] (W 114°00´--W 115°00´--N 37°00´/N 36°00´). Originally published in A summary of the ground-water hydrology of the area between the Las Vegas Valley and the Amargosa Desert, Nevada : with special reference to the effects of possible new withdrawals of ground water / by Isaac J. Winograd, published by the U.S. Geological Survey in 1963 as number 840 of the Trace elements investigations report.
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Map showing proposed new 12" well and pipe line changes at Water Springs, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1920
Date
1916 to 1925
Archival Collection
Description
In lower right corner: '6-W-74.' Scale: 1" = 500'.
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Blueprint map showing proposed new 12" well and pipe line changes at water springs, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1920
Date
1916 to 1925
Archival Collection
Description
Stamped : 'Approved (Signed) A. Maguire, Assistant Chief Engineer.' In lower right corner: '6-W-74.' Some annotations written over in yellow; black dotted line added between forebay and final spring in the northwest. Scale [ca. 1:6,000] 1 in.=500 feet
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Map of Lincoln County, Nevada and Mohave County, Arizona area, 1892
Date
1892
Description
'Henry Gannett, chief geographer ; A.H. Thompson, geographer in charge ; triangulation by H.M. Wilson ; topography by H.M. Wilson and Powell survey.' 'Edition of Mar. 1892, reprinted 1929.' Handwritten legend on right-side margin of map. Original publisher: Dept. of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey. Scale 1:250,000polyconic proj. (W 115°--W 114°/N 37°--N 35°).
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Jewish Nevada Records
Identifier
MS-00602
Abstract
The Jewish Nevada Records document the organization's philanthropic activities in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1978 to 2018. The majority of the collection represents the organization's activities under the name the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas. The collection includes administrative files, annual reports, marketing materials, donation records, video recordings of interviews and events, and audio recordings of board meetings. The collection also includes photographic prints and negatives of events hosted by Jewish Nevada.
Archival Collection
Aid for AIDS of Nevada fan
Date
1990 (year approximate) to 1999 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
From the Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada (MS-00802) -- Alphabetical research files -- AIDS: Organizations: Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) file.
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Slide of the Nevada Theater, Wells, Nevada, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the Nevada Theater located in Wells. The black and white neon sign located above the entrance doors to the building reads: "Nevada." Site Name: Nevada Theater (Wells, Nev.)
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Slide of Nevada Club, Ely, Nevada, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the exterior of the Nevada Club and Hotel Nevada in Ely. Mounted onto the brick building and hanging over the club's entrance is a large sign of a miner with a pickaxe. Various neon signs read: "Welcome, 21 Slots & Food, Dancing;" "Hotel Nevada;" "Free Parking;" and "Nevada Club."
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