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Film transparency of four men fishing off of a boat, Lake Mead, circa 1934-1950s
Date
1934 to 1959
Description
The scene of four men gathering their catch from a fishing trip among the waters of Lake Mead. The men, along with others located within the interior of the boat, are traveling in a boat titled the Golden Nugget. Transcribed on the side of the boat: "Golden Nugget."
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Film transparency of a wagon on display outside of Furnace Creek Inn, Death Valley, California, circa late 1940s to early 1950s
Date
1945 to 1955
Description
An image of a woman and man looking at a twenty-mule team wagon and tank on display outside of the Furnace Creek Inn in Death Valley. The wagon was probably used at the Harmony Borax Works in Furnace Creek.
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Photograph of Temple Bar, Lake Mead, circa 1935-1950
Date
1935 to 1950
Description
The view of two men standing along the shore of Lake Mead as they gaze upon the rock formation Temple Bar, which is now under water. Created in the late 1930s when Hoover Dam was built atop of the Colorado River, Lake Mead is one of the largest man-made reservoirs in the United States at 112 miles long and 500 feet deep.
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Photograph of an unidentified man at Hemenway Harbor, Lake Mead, circa 1935-1950
Date
1935 to 1950
Description
The view of an unidentified gentleman examining a capstan at Hemenway Harbor, Lake Mead. Crouching beside the capstan, the man is wearing a sailor-inspired outfit, complete with a white, button up shirt, black pants, tie, and a brimmed black and white hat. Other visitors of the harbor can be seen in the background strolling along the the boat decks and ships.
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Postcard showing a 150 man transport for the Boulder Dam Project, Hoover Dam, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Description
A colored postcard showing an artist's representation of an 150 man transport for the Boulder Dam, later renamed Hoover Dam, project in Black Canyon. Transcribed onto the top border of the image: "150 Man Transport, Boulder Dam Project."
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Photograph of a fire prevention demonstration outside of the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, October 3, 1968
Date
1968-10-03
Description
A Sands employee putting out a fire in a parking lot during a Fire Prevention Class as the Sands. The hotel tower is in the background October 3, 1968 Site Name: Sands Hotel and Casino
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Photograph of a fire prevention demonstration outside of the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, October 3, 1968
Date
1968-10-03
Description
A Sands Hotel employee putting out a fire in a parking lot during a Fire Prevention Class as the Sands, October 3, 1968. Site Name: Sands Hotel and Casino
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Photograph of a fire prevention demonstration outside of the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, October 3, 1968
Date
1968-10-03
Description
A Sands Hotel employee putting out a fire in a parking lot during a Fire Prevention Class as the Sands. The hotel tower is in the background. October 3, 1968. Site Name: Sands Hotel and Casino
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Photograph of a fire prevention demonstration outside of the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, October 3, 1968
Date
1968-10-03
Description
A Sands Hotel employee putting out a fire in a parking lot during a Fire Prevention Class as the Sands, October 3, 1968. Site Name: Sands Hotel and Casino
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Photograph of a Sands Hotel employee receiving a certificate of merit, Las Vegas, October 3, 1968
Date
1968-10-03
Description
An unidentified Sands Hotel employee being given a Certificate of Merit for his completion of the Fire Prevention Class at the Sands, October 3, 1968. Site Name: Sands Hotel and Casino
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