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Photographs for press release, Hughes demonstrates new radar warning, May 1, 1947
Date
1947-05-01
Archival Collection
Description
Photographs that accompany the attached press release: "HUGHES DEMONSTRATES NEW RADAR WARNING Howard Hughes, at the controls of the TWA Constellation, demonstrates the efficiency of his new radar safety device, which is being installed on all TWA planes and which will be available to all other airlines in the United States as soon as he can produce the equipment. The instrument warns the pilot by a brilliant red light and a warning horn the instant the plane comes too close to the ground, or any building, bridge, mountain, aircraft or other obstacle, regardless of darkness or weather conditions. The device weighs only 16 pounds and costs about $130. (Arrow points to warning lights on instrument panel). Center photo shows the Hughes-piloted Constellation approaching a mountain in Southern California's Santa Monica Range, an area usually voided by pilots because of its dangerous peaks. This particular plane's radar set was equipped with both 500-feet and 2,000-feet warning signals. The 500-feet warning range now being installed on TWA airliners was developed first because the greatest immediate need for it is during approaches and landings. The 2,000-feet warning is designed from enroute flying to guarantee clearance of mountains and other obstacles. Photo at right shows the Constellation veering to the left and climbing at a speed of 300 miles an hour after receiving radar warning of an obstacle in its flight path."
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Photograph of painting with Howard Hughes in flight suit, undated
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Hughes Electronics Corporation Records
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Collection Number: MS-00485
Collection Name: Hughes Electronics Corporation Records
Box/Folder: Box 01
Collection Name: Hughes Electronics Corporation Records
Box/Folder: Box 01
Archival Component
"Howard Hughes: Flying Boat", 1984 April 11
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Hughes Electronics Corporation Records
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Collection Number: MS-00485
Collection Name: Hughes Electronics Corporation Records
Box/Folder: Box 15
Collection Name: Hughes Electronics Corporation Records
Box/Folder: Box 15
Archival Component
"Howard Hughes: The Movie Maker", 1984 April 11
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Hughes Electronics Corporation Records
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Collection Number: MS-00485
Collection Name: Hughes Electronics Corporation Records
Box/Folder: Box 15
Collection Name: Hughes Electronics Corporation Records
Box/Folder: Box 15
Archival Component
Janson, Donald. Atlantic City Jobless Rate is Rising Despite Casinos, New York Times, 1979 October 19
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
UNLV Libraries Collection of Articles on Gaming and Las Vegas, Nevada Topics
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Collection Number: MS-00626
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Articles on Gaming and Las Vegas, Nevada Topics
Box/Folder: Box 05
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Articles on Gaming and Las Vegas, Nevada Topics
Box/Folder: Box 05
Archival Component
Photograph of Rockwell family members on the Chemung River, New York, 1902
Date
1902
Archival Collection
Description
Rockwell family members in a boat on the Chemung River near Elmira, New York. Handwritten on back of photograph: "1902 vacation on Chemung River, NY."
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The “Thomas Flyer” and the Famous New York-to-Paris Race
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Nan Doughty Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00240
Collection Name: Nan Doughty Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A
Collection Name: Nan Doughty Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A
Archival Component
Las Vegas City Attorney Howard Cannon pictured with Las Vegas city officials: photographic print
Date
1950 (year approximate) to 1958 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
From the Howard Cannon Photograph Collection (PH-00192). Left to right are R. W. Notti (Assistant City Manager), A. H. Kennedy (City Manager), Cannon, Shirley Ballinger (City Clerk), Mayor C. D. Baker, Commissioner E. W. Fountain, Commissioner Reed Whipple, Commissioner Harris P. Sharp, and Commissioner Wendell Bunker.
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Photograph of Rockwell family members on the Chemung River, New York, 1902
Date
1902
Archival Collection
Description
Members of the Rockwell family with friends or relatives in a boat on the Chemung River near Elmira, New York. Handwritten on back of photograph: "Tom, Ducky and self, 1902."
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Photograph of New York Store baseball team, circa 1915
Date
1910 to 1919
Archival Collection
Description
New York Store baseball team. Top: Walter Houek (pitcher), Ben Emerick (pitcher), Frank Black, Harry Beale, Floyd Alter (left fielder), Curly Fennel (Captain, 1st base) Sears (2nd base). Bottom row: McCormick (right fielder and pitcher), Oswald, Jack Seller, Cocky Vorhis (short stop), John kramer (manager), Harley Harmon (sports writer), Shores (catcher).
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