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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The Clark County Attorney General Files on the Howard Hughes Estate (1976-1978) contain files of legal correspondence, newspaper clippings, and letters received from private individuals by the Attorney General's office regarding Howard Hughes' will after his passing in April 1976. The files were collected by Clark County District Attorney George E. Holt.
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