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Slide of Frank and Estella Beam Hall under construction, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, circa 1982
Date
1981 to 1983
Archival Collection
Description
Frank and Estella Beam Hall under construction, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Image
Photograph of the Hughes Flying boat, as it returns from its historic test flight, Los Angeles Harbor, November 2, 1947
Date
1947-11-02
Archival Collection
Description
A side view of the HK-1, Hughes Flying Boat, the world's largest plane, which successfully completed its first flight. The eight 3,000 horsepower engine lifted the craft from the waters of Los Angeles Harbor with Hughes at the controls.
Image
Photograph of students entering Maude Frazier Hall, University of Nevada, Southern Branch, circa early-mid 1960s
Date
1960 to 1966
Archival Collection
Description
Exterior of Maude Frazier Hall, University of Nevada, Southern Branch (later UNLV). Archie C. Grant Hall can be seen in the background.
Image
Hughes Aircraft Operations (HAO) "Flight Test Customer Briefings", 1996
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Hughes Aircraft Retirees Association Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01146
Collection Name: Hughes Aircraft Retirees Association Records
Box/Folder: Box 01
Collection Name: Hughes Aircraft Retirees Association Records
Box/Folder: Box 01
Archival Component
Photograph of the Hughes Tool Co. Drilling Laboratory, Houston, Texas, circa 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Transcribed from attached press release: "DRILLING LABORATORY The fundamental purpose of all Hughes rock bit research is to improve bit performance. In attaining this improvement it is necessary to balance design with the application of correct metallurgical materials and manufacturing methods. The preliminary proving ground is the Drilling laboratory housed in the main Laboratory building. Its field-size drilling rig, with 118 ft. derrick, was especially designed to test rock bits in a manner simulating oilfield drilling conditions."
Image
Meeting notes, of the executive committee, Hughes Aircraft Company, 1987-1990
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
D. Kenneth Richardson Papers on the Hughes Aircraft Company
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00581
Collection Name: D. Kenneth Richardson Papers on the Hughes Aircraft Company
Box/Folder: Box 02
Collection Name: D. Kenneth Richardson Papers on the Hughes Aircraft Company
Box/Folder: Box 02
Archival Component
Hughes Aircraft Company (HAC) "Approved Materials and Processes" manuals, 1980
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Hughes Aircraft Retirees Association Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01146
Collection Name: Hughes Aircraft Retirees Association Records
Box/Folder: Box 02
Collection Name: Hughes Aircraft Retirees Association Records
Box/Folder: Box 02
Archival Component
Photograph of men inspecting drill bits at the Hughes Tool Co., Houston, Texas, circa 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Men inspecting drill bits at the Hughes Tool Company in Houston.
Image
Photograph of Virginia City, Nevada, circa early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1910
Archival Collection
Description
Virginia City, Nevada.
Image
Hughes Tool Company; First Bit; Boring Machine; Howard Hughes' Rotary Spark Gap LBJSpace Center Sign, Transmitter ECN, WP, 1984 September 02
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Hughes Electronics Corporation Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00485
Collection Name: Hughes Electronics Corporation Records
Box/Folder: Box 11
Collection Name: Hughes Electronics Corporation Records
Box/Folder: Box 11
Archival Component