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Photograph of an artesian well on the T & T Ranch, Nevada, 1949
Artesian Well used for irrigation on the T & T Ranch.
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Home of Gordon and Billie Bettles, T & T Ranch, Amargosa Valley, Nevada, ca. 1949. This picture shows what the Bettles' homesite looked like prior to the growth of the many trees and shrubs the Bettles planted. The flagpole was set in place shortly after the house was moved onto the property."
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Photograph of Vassili Sulich posing in the desert in Nevada, 1960s
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First switchboard in Boulder City, Nevada: photograph
Photograph taken in Boulder City, October 1953. Switchboard of first board in Boulder City, Nevada. One 2 -position unit in foreground was added to original when moved to Boulder City office. First marriage by telephone performed on this unit. Standing is Mrs. Edith R. Gregory, first chief operator of LV. Next to Gregory is Mrs. Ann Gieck, and in foreground is Mrs. Katherine Bush.
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Slide of the Wagon Wheel Motel, Wells, Nevada, 1986
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UNLV Rebel Preview April 11, 2015 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas: digital photographs
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Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Chancellor Dan Klaich on May 1, 2014: digital photographs
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Frank Woodbeck, Executive Director of the Nevada College Collaborative on April 21, 2014: digital photographs
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UNLV Football trainers pose August 5, 2014 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas: digital photographs
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Bureau of Reclamation Photographs of the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada
The Bureau of Reclamation Photographs of the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada depict the construction of the Hoover (Boulder) Dam and the development of Boulder City, Nevada from 1869 to 1974, with a bulk of the materials dating from 1929 to 1940. The photographs primarily depict the construction operations in Black Canyon, including digging tunnels, pouring concrete, building the power plant, and inspections by Bureau of Reclamation engineers. The photographs also depict Boulder City, including schools, workers, and dormitories. The collection also includes photographs of St. Thomas, Nevada, Lake Mead, Nelson’s Landing, Nevada, and an archaeological excavation near Lake Mohave, Nevada.
Archival Collection
Vail Pittman, Nevada governor and James Cashman Sr., businessman: photographic print
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