Las Vegas, Nevada: Its Romance and History

 Collection
Identifier: NC356

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.

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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