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Rosemont Enterprises, Inc., 1964-1973
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Rosemont Enterprises, Inc. was incorporated in 1965 by Chester C. Davis a lawyer for Howard Hughes, with the goal of protecting Hughes’ privacy and promoting a positive image to the public through approved projects and lauding his many achievements. The series dates from 1964-1973 and contains correspondence on screenplays and proposed projects as well as administrative records.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Public Relations Reference Files
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Archival Component
Miscellaneous aircraft photographs, 1934-1972
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Materials contain photographs of aircraft built by the Hughes Aircraft Company or piloted by Howard Hughes from 1934 to 1972. The photographs primarily depict the Trans World Airlines Constellation during test flights. The photographs also include the Northrop Gamma Racer, Boeing 100 biplane, Lockheed-14, and an Avro Canada Jetliner.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Professional and Aeronautical Photographs
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Archival Component
Northrop Gamma Racer photographs, 1936
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Materials depict Howard Hughes operating and working on the Northrop Gamma Racer 2G in 1936. In 1935 and 1936, Howard Hughes attempted to break several records in the Northrop Gamma, and he broke his own transcontinental record by flying from Los Angeles, California to New York City, New York in 9 hours, 26 minutes.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A
Archival Component