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Hughes Tool Company
The Hughes Tool Company, a Texas company, was established in 1913 by Howard Hughes, Sr. In October 1929, the stock and assets of this company were transferred to two new companies; Hughes Industries, Company, Limited and Hughes Tool Company of California. A third holding company, the Hughes Tool Corporation, was incorporated in 1931.
Corporate Body
Photograph of a parade procession, New York, July 15, 1938
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Archival Collection
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Letter from H. C. Tolford to C. A. Earle Rinker, March 25, 1957
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Archival Collection
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Text
Photograph of the Northrop Gamma Racer, Chicago, May 14, 1936
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Archival Collection
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Photographs and audiovisual material, 1934-1997
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Scope and Contents
The photographs and audiovisual material series dates from 1934-1997 and is primarily composed of photographs, slides, and negatives. It also contains two unlabeled magnetic audio tape reels and one unlabeled short color film reel.
Many images in the series feature Howard Hughes along with the planes he used to set speed and endurance records. The series also contains images of the Hughes Flying Boat (H-4), XF-11, Hughes blimp, and other non-aviation operations. Also documented are several Hughes production plants and offices and RKO promotional images of motion picture scenes and movie stars. There are a smaller number of large photographs featuring Hughes properties and executives meeting in Las Vegas, circa 1969.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Public Relations Reference Files
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Archival Component