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Photograph of Howard Hughes and crowds at Floyd Bennett Airfield, New York, July 14, 1938

Date

1938-07-14

Description

The black and white view of Howard Hughes and his crew being surrounded by crowds as they exit the Lockheed 14 aircraft after finishing the Around the World flight at Floyd Bennett Airfield in New York. Description printed on photograph's accompanying sheet of paper: "Telling the world about Hughes' record flight. New York City-- Radio men setting up their microphones in front of the crew of Howard Hughes great Lockheed plane so that Hughes and his heroic crew could send a few words of greeting to the world over the air waves after their record smashing flight around the world. Credit Line (ACME) 7/14/38 (SS)"

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Photograph of John D. Home, Howard Hughes, and Edward Underwood, circa late 1950s

Date

1957 to 1959

Description

Standing from left to right are John D. Home (Department of Communications of the American Legion), Howard Hughes (Managing Director of Production of RKO), and Edward Underwood (Department of Communications of Hollywood American Legion Motion Picture Post #43), in the late 1950s.

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Transcript of interview with Alexandar Grayson by David Glasco, March 15, 1981

Date

1981-03-15

Description

On March 15, 1981, collector David Glasco interviewed card dealer, Alexander Grayson (born March 27th, 1952 in Durham, North Carolina) in his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers the black experience in Las Vegas. Mr. Grayson also discusses prejudice, racism, education, and entertainment. Additionally, he recalls relocating to Las Vegas from North Carolina with his family when he was a child, as his father was in the Air Force.

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Letter from Howard W. Cannon (Las Vegas) to Nevada Public Service Commission (Carson City), August 10, 1950

Date

1950-08-10

Archival Collection

Description

The Las Vegas City Commission instructed the city attorney to demand that the Las Vegas Land and Water Co. proceed immediately to augment the present water supply.

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Howard Cannon and the Marine honor guard aboard the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt: photographic print

Date

1966-10-28

Description

From the Howard Cannon Photograph Collection (PH-00192). Stamped on verso: "Official U.S. Navy Photograph - Not for publication unless officially released" Howard Cannon reviews the Marine honor guard during the 9999th Congressional Squadron cruise.

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Transcript of interview with Jacqueline Evans by Susan Rapport, March 15, 1981

Date

1981-03-15

Description

On March 15, 1981, Susan Rapport interviewed Jacqueline Evans (born 1940 in Long Beach, California) about her experiences in Nevada. Evans first talks about living in Reno and Tonopah before moving to Las Vegas where she attended high school. She talks specifically about her extracurricular activities in high school, recreational activities, and other forms of entertainment. The two also discuss political events during the sixties, her husband’s involvement in Indian affairs, and the flood problem in Las Vegas. Evans also talks about bringing children up in Las Vegas, camping as a recreational activity, and the development of Lake Mead.

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Howard Cannon with astronaut Major Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin at Jackass Flats, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1964

Description

From the Howard Cannon Photograph Collection (PH-00192). Stamped on verso: "Reynolds Electrical & Engineering Co. Inc. - Photo by R. L. Colyer"

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Howard Cannon with astronaut Major Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin at Jackass Flats, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1964

Description

From the Howard Cannon Photograph Collection (PH-00192). Stamped on verso: "Reynolds Electrical & Engineering Co. Inc. - Photo by R. L. Colyer"

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Howard Cannon attending the Paris Air Show with Francois Mitterrand, president of France: photographic print

Date

1979-06

Description

From the Howard Cannon Photograph Collection (PH-00192)

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