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Photograph of Parker Dam Theater, circa 1938-1940s
Date
1938 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing an exterior view of the Parker Dam Theater (per the white sign on the side of the building). Presumed to be located near the state line between California and Arizona, the theater displays a poster for the 1936 musical comedy "Pigskin Parade."
Image
Photograph of Ella Wengert with grandchildren, April 17, 1938
Date
1938-04-17
Archival Collection
Description
Standing from left to right is Robert Wengert, Marilyn Wengert Gatewood, Shirley Wengert, Ella Wengert, an unidentified family cousin, and Ward Wengert posing together on Easter.
Image
Photograph of the fuselage of Hughes Flying Boat en route to Terminal Island, California, 1946
Date
1946
Archival Collection
Description
A section of Howard Hughes' "Spruce Goose" or "Flying Boat" being moved (with a police escort) from the Hughes Aircraft plant in Culver City, California to Terminal Island in the Los Angeles Harbor where the plane was assembled in June of 1946.
Image
Photograph of the fuselage of the Hughes Flying Boat en route to Terminal Island, California, 1946
Date
1946
Archival Collection
Description
A section of Howard Hughes' "Spruce Goose" or "Flying Boat" being moved (with a police escort) from the Hughes Aircraft plant in Culver City, California to Terminal Island in the Los Angeles Harbor where the plane was assembled in June of 1946.
Image
Photograph of Howard Hughes at hearing, Washington, August 06, 1947
Date
1947-08-06
Archival Collection
Description
Description given with photo: "Spotlight in Washington, Washington: Howard Hughes (left foreground) smiling faces battery of cameras before starting his testimony at Senate War Investigating Subcommittee's hearing on his wartime plane contracts. The room, normally seating about 300, was pack with 1,000 spectators. Credit (ACME) 8-7-47."
Image
The Gateway to Las Vegas from Boulder City, depicting Fremont Street during the annual Helldorado Parade, reproduction from approximately 1938 to 1945: photographic print and negative, 1982
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Alicia Lawrence Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00149
Collection Name: Alicia Lawrence Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 01, Box SH-023
Collection Name: Alicia Lawrence Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 01, Box SH-023
Archival Component
Photograph of costumed children for the 4th of July, circa 1930s-1950s
Date
1930 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An image of children dressed up in costumes, possibly for the 4th of July at City Hall in Boulder City, Nevada. The children stand in three row as they don sailor costumes with matching sailor hats.
Image
Memo about weir water measurements from Las Vegas springs and wells, May 18, 1938
Date
1938-05-18
Archival Collection
Description
A delegation from the Las Vegas Land and Water Company and local and state agencies was present to take weir water measurements from Las Vegas springs and wells.
Text
United Artists distribution contracts, 1931 June 30 to 1938 June 15
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Howard Hughes Film Production Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01036
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Film Production Records
Box/Folder: Box 516 (Restrictions apply)
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Film Production Records
Box/Folder: Box 516 (Restrictions apply)
Archival Component