Search Results
Howard Hughes Professional and Aeronautical Photographs
Identifier
Abstract
The Howard Hughes Professional and Aeronautical Photographs contain black-and-white photographs of businessman and entrepreneur Howard Hughes and his companies from 1916 to 1997. The photographs primarily depict Hughes alongside his aircraft, including the XF-11 prototype reconnaissance plane and the HK-1 Hercules, better known as the "Spruce Goose" or "Flying Boat." The photographs also cover the companies owned by Hughes, including Hughes Tool Company, Hughes Aircraft Company, Hughes Electronics Corporation, and RKO Pictures.
Archival Collection
Censorship cuts for New York, New York release, 1932 April 18 to 1932 June 21
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Film Production Records
Box/Folder: Box 056 (Restrictions apply)
Archival Component
Howard Cannon oral history interview
Identifier
Abstract
Oral history interview with Howard Cannon conducted by K.J. Evans on September 28, 1998 for the Las Vegas Review-Journal First 100 Oral History Project. Cannon discusses his political involvement and working for the Las Vegas City Attorney’s Office. He then talks about his service in the Air National Guard during World War II and creating Nellis Air Force Base. Cannon also mentions his interactions with presidents, his thoughts on the Vietnam War, his support for civil rights, and his stance as a lawmaker.
Archival Collection
Excalibur hotel and casino reflected in New York New York reflecting pond, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Image
Excalibur hotel and casino reflected in New York New York reflecting pond, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Image
New York-New York - Entryway, Las Vegas, Nevada: panoramic photograph
Date
Archival Collection
Description
From the Thomas Schiff Panoramic Photographs (PH-00419).
Image
New York City Off-track Betting Corporation annual reports, 1982-1983, 1986, 1992-1994, 1997-1998
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Eugene Martin Christiansen Papers
Box/Folder: Box 165
Archival Component
Panoramic photograph of Corn Creek, Nevada, 1938
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Picture taken from top of old windmill tower to the west of Corn Creek Ranch, Nevada
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from back of photo: "Picture taken in 1938 from top of old windmill tower to the west of Corn Creek Ranch, Nevada"
Image
Aerial view of an unidentified airfield owned by Howard Hughes, possibly in Culver City, California, approximately 1940-1959
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Professional and Aeronautical Photographs
Box/Folder: Folder 08
Archival Component