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Photograph of Howard Hughes at hearing, Washington, August 06, 1947
Date
1947-08-06
Archival Collection
Description
Description given with photo: "Hughes Takes Witness Stand, Washington: Howard Hughes (above), plane manufacturer, is sworn in as a witness before the Senate War Investigating Subcommittee today, August 6. The subcommittee is currently investigating the Hughes wartime plane contracts. Credit (ACME) 8/7/47."
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and other men, circa late 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes and unidentified men surrounded by crowds.
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Photograph of Howard Hughes at hearing, Washington, August 09, 1947
Date
1947-08-09
Archival Collection
Description
Description given with photo: "Ferguson Questions Hughes, Washington: While Howard Hughes listens through a headset, Sen. Homer Ferguson (R, Ich.) questions him during a session of the Senate War Investigating Subcommittee. Flanking Ferguson are (left) Chief Committee Counsel William P. Rogers and Assistant Chief Committee Investigator Francis Flanagan. At Hughes right is T.A. Slack, attorney for the Hughes Tool Co. Credit (ACME) 8/9/47."
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Photograph of a parade for Howard Hughes, Texas, 1938
Date
1938
Archival Collection
Description
An overhead view of a car carrying Howard Hughes and others at a parade dedicated to Howard Hughes in Texas.
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Photograph of a parade for Howard Hughes, Texas, 1938
Date
1938
Archival Collection
Description
An overhead view of a car carrying Howard Hughes and others at a parade dedicated to Howard Hughes in Texas.
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Photograph of a parade for Howard Hughes, Texas, 1938
Date
1938
Archival Collection
Description
An overhead view of a car carrying Howard Hughes and others at a parade dedicated to Howard Hughes in Texas.
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Photograph of one of Howard Hughes' planes, circa late 1930s
Date
1936 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
A view of Howard Hughes's Stratoliner surrounded by people.
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Photograph of the XF-11 prior to its first test flight in Culver City, California July 7, 1947
Date
1947
Archival Collection
Description
Transcribed from press release attached to back of photo: "NEW-DESIGN PHOTO PLANE COMPLETED CULVER CITY, Calif., July 7 -- test-flown today for the first time, the new XF-11 was revealed as one of the world's fastest long-range photographic planes. It was designed and built by Howard Hughes in conjunction with the Air Materiel command engineers. Army officials said that it can attain a speed of more than 400 miles per hour and a ceiling of more than 40,000 feet. The plane has a pressurized cabin making it unnecessary for the crew to use oxygen masks. Outstanding features include a full-span flap, unique eight-camera layout and exceptionally fast take-off." Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Howard Hughes sits in the cockpit of the XF-11, a reconnaissance plane that Hughes built and designed in conjunction with Air Materiel Command engineers. Hughes is preparing for his first test flight in Culver City, California July 7, 1947."
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Photograph of Howard Hughes at hearing, Washington, August 09, 1947
Date
1947-08-09
Archival Collection
Description
Description given with photo: "Hughes Arrives For Hearing, Washington: Plane manufacturer Howard Hughes arrives for the Senate War Investigating Subcommittee hearing on August 6th. Credit (ACME) 8-9-47."
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Howard Hughes and Albert Lodwick, January 19, 1937
Date
1937-01-19
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes (left) and Albert Lodwick (right). Text printed on an accompanying strip of paper: "After Hughes' record breaking flight. Howard Hughes, sportsman pilot who flew from Los Angeles to Newark Airport, New Jersey, January 19, in 7 hours, 28 minutes, 27 seconds, knocking over 2 hours from his previous record, is shown at left as he discussed the flight with A. L. Lodwick at the latter's home in New York, January 19th. Credit Line (ACME) 1/19/37 NY LA."
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