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Photograph of the Lockheed 14 aircraft landing, Chicago, 1938

Date

1938

Description

A view of crowds and the press watching Howard Hughes and his crew land the Lockheed 14 aircraft in Chicago.

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Photograph of the Falcon F-106 missile on display at the Statler Hotel, September 21, 1955

Date

1955-09-21

Description

A display of the Falcon missile and rockets, weapons designed and built by the Hughes Aircraft Company for the U.S. Air Force.

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Forrest Duke oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00493

Abstract

Oral history interview with Forrest Duke conducted by Richard Lloyd Pipkins on March 02, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Duke discusses popular hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada. Duke also talks about entertainment acts and prominent Las Vegas figures such as Howard Hughes. He then discusses labor unions’ problems with hotels and atomic testing.

Archival Collection

Roy Student oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03452

Abstract

Oral history interview with Roy Student conducted by Claytee D. White on July 6, 2018 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project.

Roy Student discusses his career as a gaming and hospitality executive in Las Vegas, his work as a consultant and speaker for the international casino and gaming industry, and his past experiences working in Las Vegas casinos.

Subjects discussed include: Control Credit; Todd Early; Cohen; Howard Hughes; Dunes Hotel and Casino; Silver Slipper Gambling Hall and Saloon; General Instruments; junkets

Archival Collection

Photograph of a Sikorsky flying boat aircraft, circa 1937

Date

1937

Description

A close-up view of Howard Hughes' Sikorsky flying boat aircraft in a hangar.

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Photographs for press release, photo 2

Date

1947-05-01

Description

Photograph that accompanies the attached press release: "HUGHES DEMONSTRATES NEW RADAR WARNING."

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Photographs for press release, photo 4

Date

1947-05-01

Description

Diagram that accompanies the attached press release: "HUGHES DEMONSTRATES NEW RADAR WARNING."

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Photograph of a poster advertising The Outlaw, 1950

Date

1950

Description

Poster advertising Howard Hughes' RKO Production, The Outlaw, starring Jane Russell.

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