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Photographs for press release, Hughes demonstrates new radar warning, May 1, 1947

Date

1947-05-01

Description

Photographs that accompany the attached press release: "HUGHES DEMONSTRATES NEW RADAR WARNING Howard Hughes, at the controls of the TWA Constellation, demonstrates the efficiency of his new radar safety device, which is being installed on all TWA planes and which will be available to all other airlines in the United States as soon as he can produce the equipment. The instrument warns the pilot by a brilliant red light and a warning horn the instant the plane comes too close to the ground, or any building, bridge, mountain, aircraft or other obstacle, regardless of darkness or weather conditions. The device weighs only 16 pounds and costs about $130. (Arrow points to warning lights on instrument panel). Center photo shows the Hughes-piloted Constellation approaching a mountain in Southern California's Santa Monica Range, an area usually voided by pilots because of its dangerous peaks. This particular plane's radar set was equipped with both 500-feet and 2,000-feet warning signals. The 500-feet warning range now being installed on TWA airliners was developed first because the greatest immediate need for it is during approaches and landings. The 2,000-feet warning is designed from enroute flying to guarantee clearance of mountains and other obstacles. Photo at right shows the Constellation veering to the left and climbing at a speed of 300 miles an hour after receiving radar warning of an obstacle in its flight path."

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Photograph of Exacavation, Lost City, circa early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1930

Description

Black and white photograph of excavation of Lost City.

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New Year's menu, Hotel Morgan

Date

1870 to 1933

Archival Collection

Description

Note: No date on menu Menu insert: Guest lists Restaurant: The Morgan (Restaurant: Des Moines, Iowa) Location: Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Text

Water Service Rates - new schedule

Date

1949 to 1951

Archival Collection

Description

Series 2. Las Vegas Land and Water Company -- Walter Bracken and the Las Vegas, Nevada Office -- Water Company

Mixed Content

Magazine cover, LOOK, Howard Hughes - The Fabulous Lone Wolf, February 9, 1954

Date

1954-02-09

Description

Cover of 1954 LOOK magazine with headline article "Howard Hughes - The Fabulous Lone Wolf."

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Northeast view of Boulder City, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1947 (year uncertain; year approximate) to 1954 (year uncertain; year approximate)

Description

From the Morgan Sweeney Photograph Collection (PH-00228). Northeast aerial view of Boulder City, Nevada, 1947-54(?).

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Ricki Barlow City Council Papers

Identifier

MS-00870

Abstract

The collection is comprised of correspondence, maps, reports, and economic development plans from Ricki Barlow, the Las Vegas City Council representative for ward five, dating from 2006 to 2015. The collection includes information about development plans for West Las Vegas, Nevada and downtown Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Senators Barry Goldwater and Howard Cannon with General Curtis LeMay: photographic print

Date

1963-06

Description

From the Howard Cannon Photograph Collection (PH-00192). Stamped on verso: "Official United States Air Force Photograph - Andrews AFB Washington 25, D.C." General Curtis LeMay, Air Force Chief of Staff.

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Atlantic City Boardwalk street elevation by M. Barsoum: Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall, Caesars Atlantic City Hotel & Casino, and Bally's Atlantic City in view, 1979

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

UNLV University Libraries Collection of Architecture Drawings
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00923
Collection Name: UNLV University Libraries Collection of Architecture Drawings
Box/Folder: Flat File 08

Archival Component