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Map of Texas, California, New Mexico and the northern states of Mexico, October 15, 1842
Date
1842-10-15
Description
'Published under the superintendence of the Society for Diffusion of Useful Knowledge.' 'Published by Chapman & Hall, 186 Strand, 15 Oct. 1842.' 'J. & C. Walker, Sculpt.' Scale [ca. 1:7,600,000]. 1 in. to ca. 120 miles (W 125°--W 91°/N 43°--N 23° 30?). 1 map ; 31 x 39 cm. Relief indicated by hachures and spot heights. Shows elevations in yards. Includes notes on exploring expeditions, etc. Borders hand colored. Chapman & Hall.
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Photograph of Howard Hughes's Stratoliner in Glendale, California, August 30, 1939
Date
1939-08-30
Archival Collection
Description
Description given with photograph: "Hughes' streamlined Stratoliner groomed for record dash. Glendale, Calif.-- With customary secrecy, Howard Hughes, millionaire oilman and speed-flier, is reported to be grooming his new $250,000, four-motored, streamlined Stratoliner(above) for another record-breaking transcontinental flight from Glendale, Calif., to New York. Hughes made the headlines some time ago when he broke the transcontinental record in a smaller ship. The new craft is pictured just before a trial flight at Glendale."
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Senators Howard Cannon and Alan Bible with two unidentified men at the Nevada Inaugural Reception: photographic print
Date
1964-07-31
Archival Collection
Description
From the Howard Cannon Photograph Collection (PH-00192). Stamped on verso: "Reni Newsphoto Service. Credit Line Reni Photos. This picture may be syndicated or copied for publication: not to be used for advertising purposes".
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Senators Howard Cannon and Alan Bible with two unidentified men at the Nevada Inaugural Reception: photographic print
Date
1964-07-31
Archival Collection
Description
From the Howard Cannon Photograph Collection (PH-00192). Stamped on verso: "Reni Newsphoto Service. Credit Line Reni Photos. This picture may be syndicated or copied for publication: not to be used for advertising purposes".
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Howard Cannon inspecting the United States Air Force's supersonic bomber, the B-58 Hustler, at the World Congress of Flight, Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print
Date
1959-04-12 (approximate) to 1959-04-19 (approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
From the Howard Cannon Photograph Collection (PH-00192)
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Letter from H. I. Bettis to Walter R. Bracken, October 15, 1908
Date
1908-10-15
Archival Collection
Description
Assignment lease Las Vegas Ranch
Text
Photograph of Howard Hughes after test flying Spruce Goose, San Pedro, California, November 02, 1947
Date
1947-11-02
Archival Collection
Description
A view of Howard Hughes after he performed an unexpected test run of his Spruce Goose in Sand Pedro, California.
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First depot location historical marker unveiling: Union Pacific Railroad President Ed Kenefick; Frank Scott, owner of the Union Plaza Hotel; U.S. Senator Howard Cannon; and Las Vegas Mayor Bill Briare, 1980 May 15
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File
Archival Collection
Florence Lee Jones Cahlan Photographs
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00045
Collection Name: Florence Lee Jones Cahlan Photographs
Box/Folder: Folder 02
Collection Name: Florence Lee Jones Cahlan Photographs
Box/Folder: Folder 02
Archival Component
Photograph of Howard Hughes with Cary Grant and President Miguel Alem?n Vald?s of Mexico, February 18, 1947
Date
1947-02-18
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes (left), Cary Grant (right), and Miguel Alem?n Vald?s, President of Mexico (standing) in 1947.
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