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Burrell C. Lawton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam
Identifier
PH-00120
Abstract
The Burrell C. Lawton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam depicts the construction of the Hoover (Boulder) Dam on the Colorado River near Las Vegas, Nevada from 1931 to 1934. The photographs primarily depict workers, construction equipment, and the progression of the dam's concrete structures. The photographs also depict construction of diversion tunnels, bridges, the gravel plant, the intake towers, and the concrete mixing plant.
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Photograph of a tunnel, Hoover Dam, circa early 1930s
Date
1931 to 1935
Description
Black and white image of concrete being placed into the side walls of diversion tunnel #4 at Hoover Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of a tunnel, Hoover Dam, circa early 1930s
Date
1931 to 1935
Description
Black and white image of concrete being placed into the side walls of diversion tunnel #4 at Hoover Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Report of flood control work in southern Nevada winter of 1933 & 1934 by Civilian Conservation Corps, 1934
Date
1934
Description
Report with photos that details flood control work completed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in Southern Nevada during the winter of 1933-34.
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Engelstad Scholars portraits, group photos and luncheon at Houssels House on August 25, 2011: digital photographs
Date
2011-08-25
Archival Collection
Description
Photographs from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s) (PH-00388-05). Client: Caroline El-Khoury, Civic Engagement & Diversity
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