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Francis E. Hughes oral history interview
Identifier
OH-00905
Abstract
Oral history interview with Francis E. Hughes conducted by Mark E. French on February 23, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Hughes discusses the general lifestyle, culture, and family members that were amongst the first settlers of the Mesquite, Nevada area.
Archival Collection
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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Two boys donating money to erect a monument in City Hall Park in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
From the Nita Londo Rieger Photograph Collection (PH-00315). Identified from left to right: Sadie Alger, Butch Woolley, Ned Londo, and Thelma Swanner. "The boys are each donating $10 toward the monument to be erected in the Las Vegas City Park in honor of Las Vegas youths who lost their lives in World Wars I, II, and the Korean War. Mrs. Swanner and Mrs. Alger are members of the Gold Star Mothers."
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Willapa Harbor and Florence, Oregon: photographic negative, approximately 1938 April to 1938 May
Level of Description
Item
Archival Collection
Nan Doughty Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00240
Collection Name: Nan Doughty Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Box SH-028
Collection Name: Nan Doughty Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Box SH-028
Archival Component
New York New York Hotel and Casino: postcards, 1997 to 2000
Level of Description
Item
Archival Collection
Dennis McBride Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00263
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 027
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 027
Archival Component
Photograph of Howard Hughes at hearing, Washington, August 11, 1947
Date
1947-08-11
Archival Collection
Description
Description given with photo: "Hughes Hearing Postponed, Washington D.C. : - Following close behind a "flying wedge" of capitol guards, Howard Hughes (center, smiling) leaves the the Senate Caucus room after the "surprise" postponement of the Hughes inquiry by the Senate War Investigating Subcommittee today, (Aug. 11). Hughes told reporters he would "welcome" a reopening of the inquiry at anytime. Creditine (ACME) 8/11/47."
Image
Photograph of Howard Hughes, circa 1947
Date
1947
Archival Collection
Description
A view of Howard Hughes smiling and sitting at a desk.
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Photograph of Howard Hughes, circa 1947
Date
1947
Archival Collection
Description
A view of Howard Hughes smiling and sitting at a desk.
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