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Howard Hughes Professional and Aeronautical Photographs
Identifier
PH-00321
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
Photograph of a parade procession for Howard Hughes, New York, July 15, 1938
Date
1938-07-15
Archival Collection
Description
A view of Grover Whalen, Howard Hughes, and Al Lodwick riding in the back of an automobile during a parade procession. Description printed on photograph's accompanying sheet of paper: "Howard Hughes (center), Grover Whalen (Left) and Albert Lodwick during the New York reception for Hughes after completing his round-the-world flight. 7/15/38."
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Photograph of a parade procession for Howard Hughes, New York, July 15, 1938
Date
1938-07-15
Archival Collection
Description
A picture of the crowd at a parade celebrating the completion of Howard Hughes' round the world flight. Typed onto a piece of paper attached to the image: "Parade - 7/15/38."
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Photograph of Howard Hughes standing near Douglas DC-3, New York, 1947
Date
1947
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes standing under the propeller of a Douglas DC-3.
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and crew at a parade, New York, July 15, 1938
Date
1938-07-15
Archival Collection
Description
Description printed photograph's accompanying sheet of paper: "They also flew! New York City--- Heroes yesterday, spectators today. Standing obscurely on the sidelines while New York acclaimed Howard Hughes and his four companions with a typical ticker-tape parade up Broadway, were two men respective aeronautical feats also set the world agog. Second from left is Capt. J. Erroll Boyd, who flew from Toronto, Can, to London in 1930. On that flight he had as his companion and navigator Harry P. M. Connor, who served in the same capacity on the Hughes flight. Beside Boyd, (smoking cigarette) is Roger Q. Williams, who, in 1929, flew from Old Orchard Beach, ME, to Rome. Credit Line (ACME) 7/15/38 (FULL)"
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Photograph of a parade procession for Howard Hughes, New York, July 15, 1938
Date
1938-07-15
Archival Collection
Description
An aerial view of a crowd consisting of thousands of people who attended a parade that celebrated Howard Hughes completion of his flight round-the-world flight in New York City.
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Photograph of Howard Hughes giving a news conference, New York, April, 1947
Date
1947-04
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes speaks into two microphones as he gives a news conference beside the Douglas DC-3, after landing in New York. This was his first flight after the nearly fatal crash of the first XF-11. A number of officials and onlookers stand nearby.
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Howard Hughes and Clifford Adams at microphone of Station WINS in New York City, 1936 January 16
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00373
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 01
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 01
Archival Component
Photograph of Howard Hughes and his crew at a parade, New York, July 15, 1938
Date
1938-07-15
Archival Collection
Description
Description printed on back of photograph: "New York welcomes Howard Hughes. Grover Whalen also in car. 7/15/38."
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Photograph of Howard Hughes' Hercules, Culver City, California, June 16, 1946
Date
1946-06-16
Archival Collection
Description
Description given with photograph: "Fuselage of Hughes' Hercules Leaves Hangar, Culver City, Calif - Cautiously moving down the field on dollies after leaving the Culver City, Calif., plant hangar, the 200-foot hull-fuselage of Howard Hughes' Hercules is made ready for the 28-mile trip to Terminal Island, Calif., where the air giant will be assembled. NY 80 Credit Line (ACME) 6/16/46."
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