A view of a smiling Howard Hughes at a parade held for him in Chicago. Hughes is seen sitting between two unidentified men in the back of the first car in line.

An overhead view of Howard Hughes sitting in a car and waving at the crowd, attending a parade held for him in Chicago.

A view of Howard Hughes sitting in a car and waving at the crowd, attending a parade held for himself in Chicago.

Howard Hughes sitting in a car and waving at a crowd during a parade held for Hughes.

Note: Cover has hotel logo and illustration of an American Colonial-era man and woman pointing the hands of a clock face to 12:00; the clock is set in holly bound with a ribbon printed "New Year Greetings." Menu is bound with red cord. Illustration of the hotel on page 2. Includes music program; Meade Orchestra, Jas. A. Meade, Leader Menu insert: Music Programs Restaurant: New St. Charles Hotel Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

A view of Howard Hughes stepping out of a converted B-23 bomber in New York, New York.