Description printed on accompanying strip of paper: "Howard Hughes reading maps and studying his way in the meteorological office at the Le Bourget. July 1938"
The black and white view of Howard Hughes, surrounded by crowds, as he exited his Lockheed 14 aircraft at Floyd Bennett Airfield just after performing his final landing on his Around the World flight.
Note: No year on menu; red, silver, and blue ribbons at menu spine Restaurant: Grand Hotel (Indianapolis, Ind.) Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
The black and white view of Hiram "Tommy" Thurlow and the Lockheed 14 aircraft in New York, New York. Typed on a piece of paper attached to the image: "Readying Hughes' plane for Paris flight. New York City-- Mechanics hastened to put Howard Hughes' Lockheed 14 monoplane in shape for a flight from Floyd Bennett Airport here, to Paris. Motor trouble forced postponement and helpers were working under injunction to have the ship ready for a takeoff "at the earliest possible moment," July 9. Photo shows: Lieut, Thomas A. Thurlow, navigator, calibrating compass on plane. Credit Line (ACME) 7/9/1938."
Howard talks about his childhood, believing he wanted to be a doctor, being inspired by jazz musicians to learn music, and pursuing a professional musical career.
Archival Collection
Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
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Collection Number: OH-03930 Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings Box/Folder: Digital File 00
The black and white view of Howard Hughes surrounded by a crowd of people in France. Text printed on accompanying strip of paper: "Howard Hughes as he landed in Paris on the first leg of his round-the-world flight. 7-11-38."