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Photograph of Howard Hughes' Flying Boat, Long Beach, California, November 01, 1947

Date

1947-11-01

Description

Description given with photo: "Hughes At Controls Of Sky Giant For Taxi Tests - Long Beach, Cal. : Howard Hughes, millionaire plane builder, flyer and movie maker, is shown at the controls of the world's largest flying boat prior to taking the 400,000-pound craft out for taxi tests on Los Angeles Harbor. The plane, which figured in the Senate investigation of Hughes' wartime activities last summer, is 219 feet long with a wingspan of 320 feet. It was launched today, but will not be air tested until next spring. Shortly after this photo was made it was announced that taxi tests had been postponed. 11/1/47."

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Photograph of Howard Hughes's plane, circa late 1930s

Date

1937 to 1939

Description

A view of the side of one of Howard Hughes's planes, possibly the Boeing Stratoliner.

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Photograph of Howard Hughes's plane, circa late 1930s

Date

1937 to 1939

Description

A view of the back of one of Howard Hughes's planes, possibly the Boeing Stratoliner.

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Howard Cannon on an airfield speaking to a F-104 Starfighter pilot: photographic print

Date

1950 (year approximate) to 1983 (year approximate)

Description

From the Howard Cannon Photograph Collection (PH-00192)

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Howard Cannon with a group next to a flag pole: photographic print

Date

1950 (year approximate) to 1983 (year approximate)

Description

From the Howard Cannon Photograph Collection (PH-00192). Handwritten on verso: "Senator Cannon; Paul Palmer, American Legion Post #51; Robert Weeks, Commander, American Legion Post #51, behind flag; J. Earl Cunningham, 1st Vice commander American Legion Post #51; Olie (?) Cluff, ready to raise the flag; Sam Neimyer, fastening flag to be raised"

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T-Shirt Color: Navy Blue; Front: In Memory Of Our Fallen Brother PO Stephen Driscoll, City Of New York Police 17482, Police Officer Badge; Back: The Other Twin Towers Of New York, Fire Fighter And Police Officer Standing In Place Of Twin Towers, NYC Burning, approximately 2001-2012

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File

Archival Collection

New York-New York Hotel and Casino 9-11 Heroes Tribute Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00459
Collection Name: New York-New York Hotel and Casino 9-11 Heroes Tribute Collection
Box/Folder: Box 331

Archival Component

New York, New York Lighting Fixture Schedule for John Renton Young Lighting & Sign, 1995 September 06

Level of Description

Item

Archival Collection

Donna Silva Lighting Design Plans
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01151
Collection Name: Donna Silva Lighting Design Plans
Box/Folder: Box 01

Archival Component

Menus from restaurants located in New York, New York including Cafe Des Artistes, Cipriani, Cafe Pierre, and Daniel, 1980s-2001

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Walter E. Lundberg Collection on Dining and Entertainment
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Collection Number: MS-00905
Collection Name: Walter E. Lundberg Collection on Dining and Entertainment
Box/Folder: Box 01

Archival Component

Photograph of Howard Hughes' Flying Boat, San Pedro, California, November 02, 1947

Date

1947-11-02

Description

A view of Howard Hughes' Flying Boat being prepared for a test run in San Pedro, California.

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