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Photograph of power plant, Hoover Dam, April 12, 1938
Date
1938-04-12
Description
Black and white image of the downstream face of Hoover Dam and its power plant at night, as seen from the lower portal road at the dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of Memorial Day, Hoover Dam, May 30, 1937
Date
1937-05-30
Description
Black and white image of crowds waiting to visit the Hoover Dam power plant on Memorial Day in 1937. Many people are holding tickets ready for the guide to collect. The roof of the cashier's booth is visible beyond the awning. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of generators, Hoover Dam, June 24, 1937
Date
1937-06-24
Description
Black and white image of the Arizona-side generator room at Hoover Dam, as seen from the balcony at elevation 705. The 40,000 kilowatt ampere generator installed in unit 48 is visible in the background. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of the beach, Lake Mead, June 29, 1937
Date
1937-06-29
Description
Black and white image of Lake Mead, including boat docks and a bathing beach developed by the National Park Service for recreational use, such as swimming and picnicking.
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Photograph of motor transport, Boulder City, Nevada, April 12, 1934
Date
1934-04-12
Description
Black and white image of "Big Bertha," the Six Companies, Inc. motor transport used to haul workmen between Boulder City and Hoover Dam. This double-decker truck could haul 154 men. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of construction, Hoover Dam, August 22, 1934
Date
1934-08-22
Description
Black and white image of Hoover Dam construction. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of construction, Hoover Dam, November 18, 1932
Date
1932-11-18
Description
Black and white image of Hoover Dam under construction. This view is looking down into the upper cofferdam area from the rim of the Arizona side of Black Canyon. Also visible are a temporary earth diversion dam and steel sheet piling extending out from the Nevada abutment and marking the upstream toe of the cofferdam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Such a Night, undated
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Johnnie Ray Music Scores
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Collection Number: MS-00489
Collection Name: Johnnie Ray Music Scores
Box/Folder: Box 15
Collection Name: Johnnie Ray Music Scores
Box/Folder: Box 15
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Photograph of Six Companies office building, Boulder City, Nevada, June 1, 1931
Date
1931-06-01
Description
Black and white image of the Six Companies, Inc. office building on the left and a dormitory on the right.
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Photograph of power plant, Hoover Dam, March 21, 1984
Date
1984-03-21
Description
Black and white image of Hoover Dam and its power plant.
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