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Photograph of Howard Hughes in New York, July 1938

Date

1938-07

Description

Multiple, close up views of Howard Hughes in the back of an automobile in New York. Typed onto a piece of paper attached to the image: "Howard Hughes at Floyd Bennett Airport being interviewed after his record-breaking flight around the world. 7/14/38."

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Kenneth Hughes on the Pahrump Ranch, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1937

Description

From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series IV. Pahrump, Nevada -- Subseries IV.A. Hughes Family. Kenneth Hughes wearing a new hat and vest purchased by his father. Model-T Ford in background belonged to a man named Red Hennis, who worked on the ranch.

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Photograph of Howard Hughes in New York, July 1938

Date

1938-07

Description

A view of Howard Hughes in the backseat of a car, after landing at Floyd Bennett Airfield in New York.

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Photograph of Howard Hughes in New York, July 1938

Date

1938-07

Description

A view of Howard Hughes sitting in a car, being driven away from Floyd Bennett Airfield.

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Photograph of Howard Hughes standing on stage, Chicago, 1938

Date

1938

Description

A view of Howard Hughes standing on a stage with other unidentified men and women in front of a crowd in Chicago.

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Photograph of Howard Hughes and other men, circa 1938

Date

1938

Description

Howard Hughes (second from right) posing with other unidentified men in a building possibly located in Texas.

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Howard Hughes' personal life, 1941-1987

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

The series on Howard Hughes’ personal life dates from 1941-1987 and is primarily composed of reference files of newspaper clippings that document Howard Hughes’ life as an aviation leader, studio owner, philanthropist, and Las Vegas developer. His moves to Managua, Nicaragua, Vancouver, British Columbia, London, England, the Bahamas, and Acapulco, Mexico near the end of his life are also well documented as are his ex-wives, death, and the legal fight for his estate. The series also includes transcripts of radio and television interviews, magazine articles, and books about Hughes. There are also a number of biographies on Hughes, press releases, and correspondence between between Carl Byoir & Associates staff and individuals or organizations.

Archival Collection

Howard Hughes Public Relations Reference Files
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00380
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Public Relations Reference Files
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Photograph of Howard Hughes talking to an unidentified man, Chicago, 1938

Date

1938

Description

Howard Hughes conversing with an unidentified man after landing the Lockheed 14 aircraft in Chicago.

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Photograph of Howard Hughes in New York, July 1938

Date

1938-07-14

Description

Multiple, close up views of Howard Hughes in the back of an automobile in New York. Typed onto a piece of paper attached to the image: "Howard Hughes at Floyd Bennett Airport being interviewed after his record-breaking flight around the world. 7/14/38."

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Photograph of Howard Hughes and film reels, circa 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

Howard Hughes sits at a desk surrounded by film reels and film equipment.

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