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Photograph of Howard Hughes at hearing, Washington, D.C., November 09, 1947
Date
1947-11-09
Archival Collection
Description
Description given with photo: "Hughes Submits Written Question, Washington: Howard Hughes tosses a written question to Sen. Homer Ferguson, chairman of the Senate War Investigation sub-committee, Nov. 8. Hughes was refused permission to take the stand and charged Ferguson was "throwing every obstacle" in the way of presenting testimony favorable to Hughes himself. On Ferguson's right is Sen. Carl Hatch, while the committee's chief counsel, William P. Rigers, faces the camera in the background. Credit (ACME) 11/9/47."
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Howard Hughes, 1968 to 1975
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
George Knox Roth Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00238
Collection Name: George Knox Roth Collection
Box/Folder: Box 02 (Restrictions apply), Box 13 (Restrictions apply)
Collection Name: George Knox Roth Collection
Box/Folder: Box 02 (Restrictions apply), Box 13 (Restrictions apply)
Archival Component
Photograph of the Lockheed 14 aircraft at Floyd Bennnett Airport, New York, July 9, 1938
Date
1938-07-09
Archival Collection
Description
The black and white view of the Lockheed 14 aircraft at the Floyd Bennett Airport in New York. Typed on a piece of paper attached to the image: "Readying Hughes' plane for Paris flight. New York City-- Mechanics hastened to put Howard Hughes' Lockheed 14 monoplane in shape for a flight from Floyd Bennett Airport here, to Paris. Motor trouble forced postponement and helpers were working under injunction to have the ship ready for a takeoff, July 9, "at the earliest possible moment." Photo shows: the plane being pulled out of the hangar by a truck. Credit Line (ACME) 7/9/38."
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Photograph of Howard Hughes with the second XF-11, April 3, 1947
Date
1947-04-03
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes signing the flight plan in front of the second XF-11.
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Photograph of Howard Hughes at hearing, Washington, August 07, 1947
Date
1947-08-07
Archival Collection
Description
A view of Howard Hughes at the Senate War Investigating Subcommittee hearing in Washington.
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Howard Hughes accepting the Harmon Trophy, March 2, 1937
Date
1937-03-02
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes receiving the Harmon Trophy from President Roosevelt in the Oval Office in Washington D.C. From left to right, the other men seen standing in the image include: Howard Hughes, being congratulated by President Roosevelt; Colonel C. W. Kenwood; W. Burke Harmon; and Charles F. Horner.
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Photograph of Howard Hughes at hearing, Washington, D.C., November 08, 1947
Date
1947-11-08
Archival Collection
Description
Description given with photo: "Hughes Writes Notes During Senate Hearing, Washington, D.C. --- With notes and manuscripts scattered at his feet, millionaire plane builder Howard Hughes is shown as he conferred with several of the witnesses who testified in his behalf at the Senate War Investigating Subcommittee hearing today. Credit (ACME Photo) 11/8/47."
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Photograph of B-23 converted bomber containing Howard Hughes, Los Angeles, September 11, 1946
Date
1946-09-11
Archival Collection
Description
A view of the B-23 converted bomber carrying Howard Hughes as it prepares to take off for New York City in Los Angeles, California.
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and Neil McCarthy, July 12, 1936
Date
1936-07-12
Archival Collection
Description
The black and white view of Howard Hughes (left) standing beside Neil McCarthy (right). Printed on a paper included with the photograph: "Howard Hughes (left) and Neil McCarthy. 7-12-36 (Press Association)."
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and Thomas A. Slack, Washington, D.C., November 08, 1947
Date
1947-11-08
Archival Collection
Description
Description given with photo: "Howard Hughes conferring with Attn. Thomas Slack."
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