A picture of a historic marker for tourists to take a picture with. The sign has "Virginia City-Queen of the Comstock" inscribed on it with details about the Comstock Lode, which was "the largest body of precious metals ever discovered on Earth."

From the Morgan Sweeney Photograph Collection (PH-00228). Taken on March 10, 1954.

Typed onto a piece of paper attached to the image: "As Hughes Visited Washington To Thank Cordell Hull, Washing, D. C. -- Police escorting Howard Hughes holding hat, through the admiring throungs at the Washington Airport as the intrepid flyer and his four companions on his Round-The-World flight came to the Capital, July 21st, to personally thank Secretary of State Cordell Hull for his cooperation in clearing their take-offs on their flight. Credit Line (ACME) 7/21/38."

A black and white, profile view of the Lockheed 14 aircraft before takeoff.

The black and white view of a map showing the path Howard Hughes took on his Round the World trip.

A coin press from Carson City Mint on exhibit at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City, Nevada.