Description given with photo: "Ready To Resume Stand At Contract Inquiry, Washington, D.C. --- Millionaire plane builder Howard Hughes, center, arrived in Washington today with "New Information" to put before the Senate War Investigating Committee and said he hoped he would be given a fair opportunity to present his "side of the case." Hughes is shown with newsmen after he landed at Washington National Airport. INP Photo by G.B. Kress. 11/07/47."

A view of the controls of Howard Hughes' Flying Boat in Long Beach, California. Howard Hughes is on the right.

A view of the controls of Howard Hughes' Flying Boat in Long Beach, California. Howard Hughes is on the right.

A view of a wing from Howard Hughes' Hercules being transported through California.

Description given with photo: "Poised For Trial Run, San Pedro, Calif.: Two engineers are dwarfed by the four right wing engines of Howard Hughes' mammoth plywood flying boat as the 200-tom craft is readied for taxi tests in Los Angeles harbor on November 1st. While completing taxi runs on the following day, Hughes casually lifted the big plane into the air for an unscheduled half-mile flight. Credit Line (ACME) 11/04/47."

Black and white image of the Boulder City Library, then located in the basement of the city's municipal building. Reference books, a card catalog, and a children's display are all visible.