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Telegram from N. A. Williams (Los Angeles) to Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas), June 5, 1924

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Title Telegram from N. A. Williams (Los Angeles) to Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas), June 5, 1924
Creator Williams, N. A.;
Description The water shortage was causing concern for the railroad because low water levels caused the well to spew sand which was very bad for the trains. A new well was needed to increase supply of water.
Source Box 15 Folder R11 Wells & Spring Railroad Company Union Pacific Railroad Manuscript Collection
Date 1924-06-05
Coverage Las Vegas Valley; Las Vegas; Clark; Nevada; United States;
Subject Nevada--Las Vegas; Sand; Water well drilling; Water-supply--Sources; Water-supply--Quality;
Type Text;
Language eng
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Format application/pdf 8.15 x 10.14 inches
Publisher University of Nevada, Las Vegas University Libraries
Identifier http://digital.library.unlv.edu:81/u?/hln,581

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