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Map of part of Las Vegas Valley, Nevada, showing changes in the piezometric surface between February 1944 and February 1956
Date
1965
Description
Scale 1:62,500 (W 115°15´--W 114°45´/N 36°30´--N 36°00´). 1 map : col. ; 58 x 70 cm. Series: Water-supply paper (Washington, D.C.) ; 1780. Relief shown by contours. Originally published as plate 6 of Available water supply of the Las Vegas ground-water basin, Nevada, by Glenn T. Malmberg, published by the Geological Survey in 1965 as its Water-supply paper 1780. Includes township and range lines. Interior, Geological Survey
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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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Club Cal Nevada in Reno, Nevada: postcard
Date
1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)
Description
From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Club Cal Nevada in Reno, Nevada
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Nevada Research Labs Photographs
Identifier
PH-00418
Abstract
The Nevada Research Labs Photographs (1958-1964) include three folders containing aerial photographic prints depicting flood plains in Nevada and the Nevada Test Site.
Archival Collection
Panoramic view of Pioneer, Nevada: photographic print
Date
1900 to 1940
Description
View of Pioneer, Nevada.
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The first Mormon Latter Day Saints chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print
Date
1900 (year approximate) to 1999 (year approximate)
Description
From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171). Pictured is the first LDS (Mormon) chapel in Las Vegas. Construction was begun in 1924 & completed in 1925. The chapel was located on the northwest corner of 6th & Carson streets. It is presently located on Eastern near Washington (in L.V.) at which place this photo was taken.
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Nevada Women's Archives Records
Identifier
UA-00052
Abstract
Records (1994-1999) are comprised of planning documents, newspaper clippings, external communication, and memoranda documenting the establishment and operations of the Nevada Women's Archives at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The records primarily document collection materials from the first exhibit created using the Nevada Women's Archive.
Archival Collection
Club Cal Nevada in Reno, Nevada: postcard
Date
1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)
Description
From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Club Cal Nevada in Reno, Nevada at night
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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
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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People outside in Goldfield and Tonopah, Nevada: photographic prints, image 008
Description
From the Nevada Mining Photograph Collection (PH-00361) -- People gather outside in Goldfield and Tonopah, Nevada. Written on the photograph, "Carribou crossings 1900. 2444. Larss & Duglos Pho. Dawson Y.T."
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