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Howard Hughes' personal life, 1941-1987
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The series on Howard Hughes’ personal life dates from 1941-1987 and is primarily composed of reference files of newspaper clippings that document Howard Hughes’ life as an aviation leader, studio owner, philanthropist, and Las Vegas developer. His moves to Managua, Nicaragua, Vancouver, British Columbia, London, England, the Bahamas, and Acapulco, Mexico near the end of his life are also well documented as are his ex-wives, death, and the legal fight for his estate. The series also includes transcripts of radio and television interviews, magazine articles, and books about Hughes. There are also a number of biographies on Hughes, press releases, and correspondence between between Carl Byoir & Associates staff and individuals or organizations.
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Collection Name: Howard Hughes Public Relations Reference Files
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Portrait painting, collage of Howard Hughes, circa early 1950s
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Photograph of a banquet for Howard Hughes, Texas, 1938
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Photograph of a banquet for Howard Hughes, Texas, 1938
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Photograph of a banquet for Howard Hughes, Texas, 1938
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Photograph of crowds at Floyd Bennett Airfield, New York, July 1938
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Photograph of Howard Hughes's airplane, circa late 1930s
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Photograph of Howard Hughes at the TWA Constellation controls, May 1, 1947
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and men at Hughes Tool Company, Houston, Texas, July 30, 1938
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"The Amazing Howard Hughes", undated
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Collection Name: Hughes Electronics Corporation Records
Box/Folder: Box 11
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