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Photograph of Howard Hughes sitting in the cockpit of the XF-11 preparing for his first test flight in Culver City, California July 7, 1947
Date
1947
Archival Collection
Description
Transcribed from press release attached to back of photo: "NEW PHOTO PLANE TEST-FLOWN CULVER CITY, California, July 7 -- Howard Hughes, who designed and built the new FX-11 reconnaissance plane in conjunction with Air Materiel Command engineers, sits in the pilot's bubble-glass canopy preparing for the first test flight. One of the world's fastest long-range photo planes, the XF-11 can attain a speed of more than 400 miles per hour, Army officials said. It is powered by two 3000-horsepower radial engines with eight-bladed contra-rotating propellers. Outstanding features include a full-span flap, unique eight-camera layout, and exceptionally fast take-off." Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Howard Hughes sits in the cockpit of the XF-11, a reconnaissance plane that Hughes built and designed in conjunction with Air Materiel Command engineers. Hughes is preparing for his first test flight in Culver City, California July 7, 1947.
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City government report, 1959
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
City of Las Vegas, Nevada Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00674
Collection Name: City of Las Vegas, Nevada Records
Box/Folder: Box 01
Collection Name: City of Las Vegas, Nevada Records
Box/Folder: Box 01
Archival Component
Reports to the City Commission, 1944
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
City of Las Vegas, Nevada Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00674
Collection Name: City of Las Vegas, Nevada Records
Box/Folder: Box 01
Collection Name: City of Las Vegas, Nevada Records
Box/Folder: Box 01
Archival Component
Photograph of Boulder City, Nevada, March 22, 1935
Date
1935-03-22
Archival Collection
Description
The grayscale view of the residential buildings in the area of the Bureau of Reclamation Administration building in Boulder City, Nevada. The Bureau of Reclamation Administration Building is located at 1200 Park Street.
Image
Photograph of Boulder City, Nevada, March 22, 1935
Date
1935-03-22
Archival Collection
Description
The grayscale view of the residential buildings in the area of the Bureau of Reclamation Administration building in Boulder City, Nevada. The Bureau of Reclamation Administration Building is located at 1200 Park Street.
Image
Film transparency of Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1931-1936
Date
1931 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing an aerial view of Boulder City. Varying components of the city, such as small shrubs and buildings, stand out against the rocky plains of the desert.
Image
Film transparency of Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1931-1940
Date
1931 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
An aerial view of Boulder City.
Image
Film transparency of Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1931-1940
Date
1931 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
An aerial view of Boulder City.
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Slide of an architectural drawing of Boulder City, Nevada, March 5, 1931
Date
1931-03-05
Archival Collection
Description
A black and white image of architectural layout plans for Boulder City.
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Las Vegas City Ordinances, March 31, 1933 to October 25, 1950
Date
1933-03-31 to 1950-10-25
Archival Collection
Description
Bound volume of Las Vegas City Ordinances, March 31, 1933 to October 25, 1950
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