Cliff and Gene Segerblom Collection

Archive

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Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum

Name/Title

Cliff and Gene Segerblom Collection

Entry/Object ID

MS.85

Scope and Content

The Gene and Cliff Segerblom Collection documents the lives and careers of one of Nevada’s most influential creative teams. The collection reflects their shared commitment to preserving the history, culture, landscapes, and recreational heritage of Nevada and the American Southwest. Cliff Segerblom was a celebrated watercolor artist, photographer, and visual historian known for documenting Nevada’s rural communities, historic architecture, and desert landscapes. His career included photography during the construction of Boulder (Hoover) Dam, contributions to national publications, and the founding of the Photography Department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Gene Segerblom was a writer, editor, researcher, a Boulder City Council member, and a four-term Nevada Assemblywoman representing District 22. She collaborated closely with Cliff on books, magazine articles, travel guides, and feature stories. Together, they introduced readers nationwide to the people, places, and history of Nevada through publications such as Sunset Magazine, Popular Mechanics and Family Circle, as well as local publications such as Las Vegas Review Journal, Las Vegas Sun and Boulder City News. The collection contains manuscripts, photographs, artwork, publications, and research files, as well as a personal collection of Cliff’s cameras and equipment. Thus providing a valuable resource for the study of Nevada history, journalism, art, and cultural preservation. [acc no. 001.15; 018.010] * * *

Collection

Manuscript Collections

Category

Primary Level

Acquisition

Notes

acc. no. 001.15; 018.010

Archive Items Details

Description

MS 85 Primary Collection container list Cliff and Gene Segerblom Collection [4 boxes and 1 folder] Box 1 of 4 Artwork and Photographs 1. 11 x 9 framed linocut print depicting a silhouetted building and landscape in black and orange tones signed and titled: “Chloride, Arizona”; signed ‘C Segerblom ‘82’, edition A/P (Artist Proof). Dark wood frame. [acc.no. 001.15.1a] 2. (2) 8 x 11 copies of a 1989 pastel artwork titled “Valley of Fire” by Cliff Segerblom. [acc.no. 001.15.1b], [acc.no. 001.15.1c] 3. 7 x 11 (approx.) B&W lithograph of ‘Boulder Dam Hotel’- not original; copyright Segerblom ‘82. [acc.no. 001.15.1d] 4. B&W print 8x10 with taped strip, titled ‘Lake Mohave’ and original signature by ‘C. Segerblom’ [acc.no. 001.15.1e] 5. (2) 11 x 14 approx. linocut B&W prints titled: ‘Basque Wagon’ dated 1984. 1st print is marked and signed as A/P (artist proof) [acc.no. 001.15.1f] 2nd ‘Basque Wagon’ print assigned [acc.no. 018.010.03] 6. 13 x 17 approx. woodcut print in muted orange & umber; titled ‘Lake Mead’ and original signature ‘C. Segerblom’; marked as A/P [acc.no. 001.15.1g] 7. (2) B&W woodcut prints; titled ‘Boulder City School, 1932’ w/ glued printed signature ‘Cliff Segerblom’; copyright-82’. [acc.no. 001.15.1h] 2nd print assigned [acc.no. 018.010.1] 8. 8 x 12 B&W lithograph; handwritten inscription titled: ‘Six Co. Houses’; dated 82’ ; not original signature. [acc.no. 001.15.1i] 9. 9 x 12 woodcut B&W print, handwritten inscription ‘BC Store’; dated 82’ ; not original signature. [acc.no. 001.15.1j] 10. 9 x 12 woodcut B&W print; handwritten inscription ‘Mormon Church’; dated 82’ ; not original signature. [acc.no. 001.15.1k] 11. 9 x 12 woodcut B&W print; handwritten inscription ‘American Legion Hall’; signed Segerblom and dated 82’. [acc.no. 001.15.1l] 11 x 14 B&W lithograph print titled: ‘L.A. Department of Water & Power’, signed C. Segerblom (not original signature) and dated 82’. [acc.no. 001.15.1m] (2) B&W lithographs on ONE sheet. Top image: depicting a Library, 7 ½ x 11; (white tape not fully glued) signed by Segerblom and dated 82’. Bottom image: 7 ½ x 11 depicting ‘Power & Light BLD’; signed by Segerblom and dated 82’. [acc.no. 001.15.1n] 11x 14 B&W lithograph titled ‘Home Town’; limited edition 210/250, original signature by Cliff Segerblom. [acc.no. 001.15.1o] 11 x 15 approx. B&W lithograph titled ‘Home Town’; original signature by Cliff Segerblom 1981 with artist's sketch markings. [acc.no. 001.15.1p] 11 x 14 B&W lithograph titled ‘Last Picture Show’; limited edition 73/250; signed by C. Segerblom ‘81 in pencil. Assigned [acc.no. 018.010.2] 11x 14 B&W lithograph titled ‘Last Picture Show’; limited edition 92/250; signed by C. Segerblom and dated ‘81 in pencil. [acc.no. 001.15.1q] 11 x 14 B&W lithograph titled ‘Last Picture Show’; limited edition 232/250; signed by C. Segerblom in pencil. [acc.no. 001.15.1r] Woodcut B&W lithograph photocopy of ‘Last Picture Show’; A/P; signed by C. Segerblom and dated ‘81. [acc.no. 001.15.1s] 17 x 12 approx. B&W lithograph w/sketch markings; signed by Cliff and dated 1981 in the back. [acc.no. 001.15.1t] 11x 14 B&W lithograph(wrapped in plastic) titled ‘Home Town’; print signature by Cliff Segerblom and dated 1981. [acc.no. 001.15.1u] Folder 1 of 1 Cliff Segerblom Materials (Newspapers) Boulder City Citizen- 14 November 1951 Boulder City News- 15 September 1950 Boulder City News- 4 December 1969 Las Vegas Review Journal(Nevadan)- 8 January 1989 Box 2 of 4 Graphic arts portfolio (single item) 001.15.2 Graphic Arts Portfolio – Cliff Segerblom Box 3 of 4 ff no. 1. Assorted correspondence 1960s to 1980s [acc. No. 001.15.3a] 2. Assorted price lists for Cliff’s artwork [acc. No. 001.15.3b] 3. Brochures, pamphlets, other assorted graphic arts examples designed by Cliff [acc. No. 001.15.3c] 4. Storyboard for “The Birth of a City – Boulder City Comes of Age” [acc. No. 001.15.3d] 5. Political ephemera; Gene Segerblom, Nevada Assembly District 22; Cliff Segerblom, Boulder City Justice of the Peace [acc. No 001.15.3e] 6. Group photos [acc. No 001.15.3f] 7. Cliff Segerblom block print examples and “Canyon Notes” [acc. No. 001.15.3g] 8. Assorted correspondence on Cliff Segerblom note cards [acc. No. 001.15.3h] 9. Cliff Segerblom shows, exhibits, demonstrations: correspondence, brochures, articles [acc. No 001.15.3i] 10. Catalogue of artwork: “Cliff Segerbom - Nevada” (four copies), published by Nevada State Museum and Historical Society 1987 School paper: “Cliff Segerblom, Local Nevada Artist, 1915-1992” by Donna Adamowski, 12-15-93 [acc. No 001.15.3j] 11. Gene Segerblom manuscripts [acc. No 001.15.3k] 12. Published articles authored by Gene and/or Cliff or illustrated by Cliff (artwork or photographs) 1930s - 1940s [acc. No 001.15.3l] 13. Published articles authored by Gene and/or Cliff or illustrated by Cliff (artwork or photographs) 1950s [acc. No 001.15.3m] 14. Published articles authored by Gene and/or Cliff or illustrated by Cliff (artwork or photographs) 1960s [acc. No 001.15.3n] 15. Published articles authored by Gene and/or Cliff or illustrated by Cliff (artwork or photographs) 1970s [acc. No 001.15.3o] 16. Published articles authored by Gene and/or Cliff or illustrated by Cliff (artwork or photographs) 1980s [acc. No 001.15.3p] 17. Published articles authored by Gene and/or Cliff or illustrated by Cliff (artwork or photographs) 1990s [acc. No 001.15.3q] Box 4 of 4 Boulder City Post Office ff no. 1. Boulder City Post Office opening telegram confirmation, March 31, 1931 Manuscript of article “Postmarks” by Gene Segerblom on Boulder City postmasters 1931-1973 List of Boulder City postmasters 1931-1962 with handwritten notes: James Finney - 1931-1933 James D. Lee - 1933-1937 F.M. Doolittle - 1937-194 O.E. (Dusty) Rhodes 194- 1954 M.W. Mort Wagner - 1954-1958 Anna Wartman - 1959-1961 Laura Bell - 1961-1973 001.15.4a 2. News clippings; Boulder City Post Office; 1960s; Laura Bell, Postmaster 001.15.4b 3. News clippings; Boulder City Post Office; 1966; Laura Bell, Postmaster 001.15.4c 4. News clippings; Boulder City Post Office; 1967-1969; Laura Bell, Postmaster 001.15.4d 5. News clippings; Boulder City Post Office; 1970s; Laura Bell, Postmaster 001.15.4e 6. News clippings; Boulder City Post Office; 1960s-1973; Laura Bell, Postmaster Program– Dedication of New Boulder City Post Office, April 11, 1958 001.15.4f * * *

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Research Room, Rolling Rack 4

Date

June 25, 2026

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

June 19, 2026

Updated By

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Update Date

October 19, 2026