Las Vegas Age, Vol. 34, No. 28 (1938-07-15), page 4
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4
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sn86076141_1938071501_004
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Las Vegas Age, Vol. 34, No. 28 (1938-07-15), page 5
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5
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sn86076141_1938071501_005
Las Vegas Age, Vol. 34, No. 28 (1938-07-15), page 6
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6
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sn86076141_1938071501_006
Las Vegas Age, Vol. 34, No. 28 (1938-07-15), page 7
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7
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sn86076141_1938071501_007
Las Vegas Age, Vol. 34, No. 28 (1938-07-15), page 8
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8
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sn86076141_1938071501_008
Las Vegas Age, Vol. 34, No. 28 (1938-07-15), page 9
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9
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sn86076141_1938071501_009
Jack Howard interview, February 27, 1977: transcript
Date
1977-02-27
Archival Collection
Description
From the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas collection OH-00897. On February 27, 1977, collector Michael K. Ericksen interviewed his uncle, schoolteacher, Jack E. Howard, (born June 18th, 1920 in Dewey, Oklahoma) in his home in Overton, Nevada. This interview covers Mr. Howard’s personal experiences and recollections about Southern Nevada. Mr. Howard’s wife, Mrs. Helen Howard, is also present during this interview, which offers a thirty year local overview.
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Photograph of Howard Hughes 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
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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Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection
Identifier
PH-00373
Abstract
The Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection depicts the activities of businessman Howard Hughes from 1930 to 1950. The photographs primarily depict aircraft flown by Hughes or designed by the Hughes Aircraft Company, including the XF-11 reconnaissance plane, the HK-1 Hercules (or "Spruce Goose"), and the Hughes H-1 Racer. The photographs also depict celebrations following Hughes's circumnavigation flight in New York City, New York and Chicago, Illinois in 1938. Lastly, the photographs include Hughes testifying in front of the Senate Special Committee to Investigate the National Defense Program in 1947.
Archival Collection