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Hughes Aviation
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Frank Mitrani Photographs
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Collection Number: PH-00332
Collection Name: Frank Mitrani Photographs
Box/Folder: N/A
Collection Name: Frank Mitrani Photographs
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Archival Component
Dr. Howard Zellhoefer Collection of Artwork
Identifier
MS-01030
Abstract
The Dr. Howard Zellhoefer Collection of Artwork contains three paintings collected by Dr. Howard William Zellhoefer. Two paintings are by K. Nakamine of landscapes in Okinawa, Japan from 1949, and the third painting is a 1962 Ferdinand Burgdorffof a desert landscape, possibly Mojave Desert, California.
Archival Collection
Photograph of Hughes inspecting one of his planes, approximately 1945-1955
Date
1945 to 1955
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes being photographed inspecting one of his planes. Image taken circa late 1940s/early 1950s.
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Transcript of interview with Francis E. Hughes by Mark E. French, February 23, 1977
Date
1977-02-23
Archival Collection
Description
On February 23, 1977, collector Mark E. French interviewed local farmer, Francis E. Hughes (born March 9th, 1917 in Mesquite, Nevada) in his home in Mesquite, Nevada. This interview offers an overview of the general lifestyle and culture in Mesquite. Mr. Hughes mother, Orilla Leavitt, was born in Bunkerville, Nevada. Members of Mr. Hughes’s family were amongst the first settlers in the Mesquite area.
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Photograph of Hughes after record-breaking flight, Newark (N.J.), January 19, 1937
Date
1937-01-19
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes after breaking his own cross-country speed record, January 19, 1937. Inscription with image reads: "Howard Hughes at Newark Airport. 1/37." For more information, see Image 0373 0241 whh000519.
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Howard Heckethorn interview, February 15, 1979: transcript
Date
1979-02-15
Archival Collection
Description
On February 15, 1979, collector Richard Eitland interviewed Howard Heckethorn (born September 14th, 1922 in St. George, Utah) at Red Rock Elementary School in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mr. Heckethorn discusses going to school in the early days of Las Vegas, Nevada. He also talks about many notable teachers he had, as well as the development of the Las Vegas area.
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Photograph of Howard Huges with N. M. Stefano and Rea Hopper, Oct. 23, 1952
Date
1952-10-23
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes (center) standing under the XH-17 (Flying Crane) with N. M. Stefano (left) and Rea Hopper (right).
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