Search the Special Collections and Archives Portal
Search Results
Report on cooperative irrigation, drainage, and water control educational work in Moapa and Virgin Valleys, October 10, 1945
Discussion of the necessity of public education in the Moapa and Virgin valleys in regards to irrigation, drainage, water storage, domestic water, and flood control. Report was written October 10, 1945, attached application was dated February 3, 1945.
Text
Las Vegas water shortage newspaper clippings, 1950 to 1951
Collection Name: Las Vegas Land & Water Company Records from the Las Vegas Valley Water District
Box/Folder: Box 03
Archival Component
Letter from Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas) to W. H. Guild comparing water consumption between July 1941 and 1942, August 3, 1942
Letter indicating that July 1942 was the highest water consumption month in Las Vegas history. Stapled to a comparative statement of per capita water usage.
Text
Photograph of water vapor on Colorado River near Hoover Dam powerhouse, circa 1935-1936
Image
Photograph of water flowing from a pump, Hank Record Ranch, Nevada, 1979
Water flowing from a pump in the Amargosa Valley.
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Water flowing from a pump located on the property of Hank Records, Amargosa Valley, Nye County, Nevada, about 1979. the view is toward the west."
Image
Photograph of water channel prior to diversion, Hoover Dam, circa 1930-1935
Image
Letter from Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas) to W. H. Guild comparing water consumption for November 1941 and 1942, December 2, 1942
Letter comparing Las Vegas water usage in November in 1941 and 1942.
Text
Photograph of artesian well throwing 60 inches of water, after 1950
Man opening a valve to let an artesian well run
Transcribed Notes: Stamped on back: Vegas Studio, Las Vegas, Nevada; Handwritten inscription on back: Artesian well throwing 60 inches of water. Artesian wells average 400 ft. deep.
Image
Agreement between Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Company and Las Vegas Land and Water Company, March 30, 1929
Agreement for the railroad to deliver water and power for the water company to sell in Las Vegas. Covering easement to carry water through Railroad Company's water pipelines from Las Vegas Springs, artesian well and other sources to a connection with the pipeline of Las Vegas Land and Water Company in Las Vegas. Contract Audit Number 7322 by Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Company
Text
Photograph of water diversion, Hoover Dam construction site, April 20, 1933
Image