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Aviation, aerospace, and defense industries, 1946-1976

Level of Description

Series

Identifier

I.

Scope and Contents

The aviation, aerospace and defense industries series contains reference files of newspaper clippings dating from 1946-1976.. The primary focus is on the Hughes Aircraft Company, in terms of the development of aviation, radar, avionics, missiles, space and communications, innovations, and the expansion of company operations. There are also a number of files that relate to the Hughes Tool Company and Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the general development of civilian and military aviation, aerospace, weapons systems, and defense issues.

Date

1946-1976

Extent

13.4 Cubic Feet (15 boxes)
11.8 Linear Feet
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00380
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Public Relations Reference Files
Box/Folder: N/A

Arrangement

Materials are arranged by topic.

English