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Film transparency of a road near Lake Mead, circa late 1940s-1950s
Date
1940 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An image of a road near Lake Mead.
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Film transparency of Lake Mead, circa late 1940s-1950s
Date
1940 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing an overhead view of visitors standing at Lakeview Point at Lake Mead. This is the original home to the Dr. Elwood Mead dedication plaque. Since he was the commissioner for the Bureau of Reclamation at the time the lake was created, Dr. Mead was the inspiration behind Lake Mead's official name. The viewing point provides visitors with a unique sight of the lake from the reservoir's outskirts.
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Film transparency of a bus near Lake Mead, circa late 1940s-1950s
Date
1940 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An image of a Greyhound bus driving near Lakeview Point at Lake Mead. Dr. Elwood Mead's dedication plaque can be seen behind the bus. Since he was the commissioner for the Bureau of Reclamation at the time the lake was created, Dr. Mead was the inspiration behind Lake Mead's official name.
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Film transparency of Lake Mead, circa late 1940s-1950s
Date
1940 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An image of Lake Mead.
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Film transparency of Lake Mead, circa late 1940s-1950s
Date
1940 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An image of Lake Mead.
Image
Film transparency of visitors at Lake Mead, circa late 1940s-1950s
Date
1940 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An image of cars, buses and people at a Lakeview Point overlooking Lake Mead. Dr. Elwood Mead's dedication plaque is visible near the crowd. Since he was the commissioner for the Bureau of Reclamation at the time the lake was created, Dr. Mead was the inspiration behind Lake Mead's official name.
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Film transparency of Lake Mead, circa late 1940s-1950s
Date
1940 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An image of a car at Lakeview Point overlooking Lake Mead. Dr. Elwood Mead's dedication plaque is visible. Since he was the commissioner for the Bureau of Reclamation at the time the lake was created, Dr. Mead was the inspiration behind Lake Mead's official name.
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Film transparency of Lake Mead, circa 1940s-1950s
Date
1940 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An image of Lake Mead.
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Film transparency showing mountains near Lake Mead, circa 1940s-1950s
Date
1940 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing a close-up view of a mountain near Lake Mead.
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Film transparency showing a boy and a dog near Lake Mead, circa 1940s-1950s
Date
1940 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An image of a young boy and a dog standing on a hill overlooking Lake Mead.
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