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Photograph of swimmers in a salt water hole near the junction of the Virgin and Colorado Rivers, before 1938
Five unidentified men swimming in pool near the salt mines near the confluence of the Virgin and Colorado Rivers.
Transcribed Notes: Handwritten inscription and signature on back: "Salt water hole, 1-mile west of Jct. Virgin and Col. Rivers." Signed Merle Frehner
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Photograph of Hoover Dam worker beside the Colorado River, circa 1931
Hoover Dam worker and an Ingersoll Rand electric generator beside the Colorado River looking Northwest towards the Hemenway Wash.
Transcribed Notes: Written on back: 4-18-31
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Photograph of construction of a water tank in Boulder City, circa 1931
Construction of a water tank in Boulder City.
Transcribed Notes: Written on back: "3-13-31; Reservoir tank to supply Boulder City - Tanks on hill above Boulder City"
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Photograph of men laying sewer pipe in Boulder City, circa 1931
Laying a sewer line in Boulder City.
Transcribed Notes: Written on back: 10-12-31
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Photograph of a Union Pacific tour-bus on Highway 93, Nevada, circa 1933
A Union Pacific tour-bus in a pullout overlooking Hemenway Wash off Highway 93.
Transcribed Notes: Written on back: 9-20-33
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Panoramic photograph of Bonelli's Ferry on the Colorado River, before 1935
Panorama of Bonelli's Ferry on the Colorado River.
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Photograph of Hannig's Ice Cream Parlor in St. Thomas, 1952
Albert Hafner examines St. Thomas buildings that rose to the surface of the desert in 1952. With him are daughters Linda and Ilene and their friend Hazel Hall.
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Photograph of abandoned vehicle in St. Thomas, 1952
Hazel Hall, Albert Hafner, Linda Hafner, and Ilene Hafner playing with an abandoned vehicle in St. Thomas.
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Photograph of Stewart Ranch, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1905
Tents and horses by the Las Vegas Creek on the Las Vegas Ranch.
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Photograph of Raymond A. ''Pete'' West standing on flume of water wheel he built in 1936 on Muddy River near Logandale, Nevada
Raymond A. ''Pete'' West standing on flume of water wheel he built in 1936 on Muddy River near Logandale, Nevada
Transcribed Notes: Stamped on back: Photograph by Bureau of Reclamation Boulder City, Nevada. Wm. S. Russell Photographer
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