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Photograph of Howard Hughes with the Northrop Gamma Racer, 1936

Date

1936-01

Description

Howard Hughes getting into the Northrop Gamma Racer.

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Howard Heckethorn interview, February 15, 1979: transcript

Date

1979-02-15

Description

On February 15, 1979, collector Richard Eitland interviewed Howard Heckethorn (born September 14th, 1922 in St. George, Utah) at Red Rock Elementary School in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mr. Heckethorn discusses going to school in the early days of Las Vegas, Nevada. He also talks about many notable teachers he had, as well as the development of the Las Vegas area.

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Howard Hughes Film Production Records

Identifier

MS-01036

Abstract

The Howard Hughes Film Production Records (1912-1992) represent Howard R. Hughes, Jr.'s Hollywood film production achievements through records from companies owned or established by Hughes. The bulk of the records date between 1926 and 1960 and include production and corporate materials from sixteen films, as well as materials related to Hughes' organizations outside of film development. Materials include documents, photographic prints and negatives, blueprints, line drawings, newspaper clippings, posters, paintings, and artifacts.

Archival Collection

Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00373

Abstract

The Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection depicts the activities of businessman Howard Hughes from 1930 to 1950. The photographs primarily depict aircraft flown by Hughes or designed by the Hughes Aircraft Company, including the XF-11 reconnaissance plane, the HK-1 Hercules (or "Spruce Goose"), and the Hughes H-1 Racer. The photographs also depict celebrations following Hughes's circumnavigation flight in New York City, New York and Chicago, Illinois in 1938. Lastly, the photographs include Hughes testifying in front of the Senate Special Committee to Investigate the National Defense Program in 1947.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Howard Hughes, 1936

Date

1936-01

Description

Howard Hughes being served by an unidentified man.

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Photograph of Howard Hughes and his crew, July 10, 1938

Date

1938-07-10

Description

The black and white view of Howard Hughes and his crew before leaving for Paris.

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Photograph of Howard Hughes, 1936

Date

1936-01

Description

Howard Hughes showing on a map how we he streaked across the country in record time.

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Photograph of Howard Hughes in his plane, January 1936

Date

1936-01

Description

Howard Hughes posing in the cockpit of his plane, probably the Northrop Gamma Racer.

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Howard Cannon pictured with an unidentified group: photographic print

Date

1964

Description

From the Howard Cannon Photograph Collection (PH-00192)

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Howard Cannon pictured with an unidentified group: photographic print

Date

1964

Description

From the Howard Cannon Photograph Collection (PH-00192)

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