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Photograph of groundbreaking ceremony for Southern Nevada Water Project, September 7, 1968
Dynamite explosion breaking ground for the Southern Nevada Water Project, creating the River mountains tunnel.
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Shown is the dynamite blast at the inlet portal of River Mountains Tunnel, which officially launched construction of the first stage of the $81 million project. The blast was detonated by U.S. Senator Alan Bible from the speakers stand 1.7 miles away, where the groundbreaking ceremony was held."
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Aerial photograph of Las Vegas Valley Water Project, early phase, circa 1970
Aerial view of the Las Vegas Valley Water Project. Construction might be part of the Leonard R. Fayle reservoir and pumping station
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Aerial photograph of Las Vegas Valley Water Project, later phase, circa 1970
Close aerial view of the Las Vegas Valley Water Project. Construction might be part of the Leonard R. Fayle reservoir and pumping station.
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Aerial photograph of a farm in Las Vegas, 1964
Aerial view of a farm in the Las Vegas Valley.
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Photograph of J.T. McWilliams in the back yard of his home in Las Vegas, September 30, 1934
Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Mr. J.T. McWilliams with a friendship garden in the backyard of his home in westside Las Vegas (222 Wilson Ave.)"
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Photograph of Rex Bell?, J. T. Williams, and Clara Bow? Standing next to an artesian well, 1930's
Rex Bell?, J. T. Williams, and Clara Bow? Standing next to an artesian well.
Transcribed Notes: Handwritten inscription on back
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Photograph of Elbert Edwards and unidentified man standing in a dry canal bed, Moapa Valley, circa 1948
Elbert Edwards and another man standing in the remains of an irrigation canal of the 1860's built by the members of the Muddy-Cotton Mission. The Muddy river can be seen in the distance.
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Photograph of signs of Erosion in the Moapa Valley, circa 1948
Elbert Edwards examines the soil in the Moapa Valley.
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Photograph of remains of early canals of the 1860s built by members of the Muddy-Cotton Mission, circa 1948
Elbert Edwards and another man standing in a dry irrigation canal in the Moapa Valley.
Transcribed Notes: Handwritten inscription on back
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Photograph of irrigation water from the Muddy River, circa 1948
Elbert Edwards and another man standing next to a contemporary irrigation canal in the Moapa Valley.
Transcribed Notes: Handwritten inscription on back
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