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Photograph of Howard Hughes sitting in the cockpit of the XF-11 preparing for his first test flight in Culver City, California July 7, 1947

Date

1947

Description

Transcribed from press release attached to back of photo: "NEW PHOTO PLANE TEST-FLOWN CULVER CITY, California, July 7 -- Howard Hughes, who designed and built the new FX-11 reconnaissance plane in conjunction with Air Materiel Command engineers, sits in the pilot's bubble-glass canopy preparing for the first test flight. One of the world's fastest long-range photo planes, the XF-11 can attain a speed of more than 400 miles per hour, Army officials said. It is powered by two 3000-horsepower radial engines with eight-bladed contra-rotating propellers. Outstanding features include a full-span flap, unique eight-camera layout, and exceptionally fast take-off." Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Howard Hughes sits in the cockpit of the XF-11, a reconnaissance plane that Hughes built and designed in conjunction with Air Materiel Command engineers. Hughes is preparing for his first test flight in Culver City, California July 7, 1947.

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Looking west of Boulder City, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1950 (year uncertain; year approximate) to 1955 (year uncertain; year approximate)

Description

From the Morgan Sweeney Photograph Collection (PH-00228). Aerial View of Boulder City, Nevada, looking west, 1950-55(?).

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Architectural drawing of concert hall, Nevada Southern University, Las Vegas, Nevada, court elevation, 1968

Date

1968

Description

Court (east) elevation of concert hall (later named Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall) at Nevada Southern University, Las Vegas, Nevada (later the University of Nevada, Las Vegas).
Site Name: Nevada Southern University
Address: 4505 S. Maryland Parkway

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Photograph of Boulder City Elementary School Class, Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1947-1950

Date

1947 to 1950

Description

Black and white photo of Boulder City Elementary School Class. Teacher is Louise Newell.

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Film transparency of the Boulder City Auto Court, Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1930-1940

Date

1930 to 1940

Archival Collection

Description

An exterior view of the Boulder City Auto Court. The Mobilgas gas service station can be seen in the background.

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Dedication of the Gold Star Mothers War Memorial in City Hall Park in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1952

Description

From the Nita Londo Rieger Photograph Collection (PH-00315).

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Film transparency of he dedication of Boulder City's Bicentennial Gazebo in Boulder City, Nevada 1976

Date

1976

Description

The dedication of Boulder City's Bicentennial Gazebo in Boulder City, Nevada 1976. From left to right: unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, Jeanne Clark, Bob Ferraro (crouching), Tommy Nelson, Joe Williams, Elton Garrett, unknown (crouching), unknown (crouching)

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Las Vegas Valley as seen from the City View Trail above Sun City MacDonald Ranch, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-09-14

Description

Images of the Las Vegas Valley as seen from City View Trail above the Sun City MacDonald Ranch neighborhood of Henderson, Nevada.

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Photograph of Boulder City Elementary School class, Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1947-1950

Date

1947 to 1950

Description

Black and white photo of Boulder City Elementary School class. Teacher is Mrs. Dorothy Johnson.

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Atlantic City Plaza Casino Hotel: Atlantic City, New Jersey

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Series

Archival Collection

Homer Rissman Architectural Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00452
Collection Name: Homer Rissman Architectural Records
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component