Las Vegas, Nevada: Its Romance and History
Scope and Contents
Las Vegas, Nevada: Its Romance and History contains a history of Las Vegas and southern Nevada by the Squires, from earliest times with emphasis on the period from 1905. The authors discuss many aspects of the development of southern Nevada but stresses water problems and the planning and building of Boulder (Hoover) Dam.
Dates
- 1955
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Biographical Note
Delphine A. and Charles Pemberton Squires were residents of Las Vegas from 1905-1958. Charles was a member of the League of the Southwest and the Colorado River Commission.
Extent
0.52 Linear Feet (1 microfilm reel (430 frames))
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Delphine A. and Charles Pemberton Squires were residents of Las Vegas from 1905-1958. Charles was a member of the League of the Southwest and the Colorado River Commission. The collection contains a history of Las Vegas and southern Nevada by the Squires, from earliest times with emphasis on the period from 1905.
Arrangement
Arranged without hierarchy.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Loaned for microfiling by Robert Armstrong, filmer of original in private possession, in 1965.
Existence and Location of Originals
Original in private possession.
Creator
- Title
- Guide to the Las Vegas, Nevada: Its Romance and History
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department Repository
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Reno Nevada 89557-0322 USA
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