Charles Ott Papers

Name/Title

Charles Ott Papers

Entry/Object ID

MS.140

Scope and Content

Charles Ott was a retired lawyer who lived in Boulder City from 1979 until his death in 1995. An Army veteran, he was well-known in the community for his many civic and organizational activities. Charles served on the City’s Charter Commission beginning in January 1988 and was re-elected to continue to serve as its chairman. The papers in this collection relate to amending the City Charter to provide for direct election of the Mayor, and the City’s annexation of the Eldorado Valley in 1995.

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Manuscript Collections

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Archive Items Details

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MS 140 Primary Manuscript Collection [005.053] Container List Charles Ott Papers Charles Ott was a retired lawyer who lived in Boulder City from 1979 until his death in 1995. An Army veteran, he was well-known in the community for his many civic and organizational activities. Charles served on the City’s Charter Commission beginning in January 1988 and was re-elected to continue to serve as its chairman. The papers in this collection relate to amending the City Charter to provide for direct election of the Mayor, and the City’s annexation of the Eldorado Valley in 1995. Folder No. 1 Quitclaim Deed dated January 4, 1960, from the United States, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, to the City of Boulder City for all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the lands in the Boulder City Municipal area, as described therein. Folder No. 2 Boulder City Charter, dated October 28, 1959, including Addenda through June 1991, Nos. 1 through 15. Folder No. 3 Quitclaim Deed dated March 16, 1861, from the United States, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, to the City of Boulder City for the Lakeview Addition. Folder No. 4 Materials related to the proposed Boulder City Charter amendment to allow for direct election of the Mayor. Folder No. 5 Materials related to annexation by the City of Boulder City of the real property known as the Eldorado Valley Transfer Area. * * *

Location

Location

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Research Room, Rolling Rack 4

Date

September 11, 2026

Create Date

September 11, 2026

Update Date

September 11, 2026