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Hughes, J. Elmer, Mesquite, 1955

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Elmo C. Bruner Architectural and Real Estate Appraisal Records
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Collection Number: MS-00177
Collection Name: Elmo C. Bruner Architectural and Real Estate Appraisal Records
Box/Folder: Box 15

Archival Component

Photograph of Howard Hughes flying a plane, circa 1944

Date

1943 to 1945

Description

A view of Howard Hughes and an unidentified man sitting inside the cockpit of an aircraft.

Image

Photograph of Howard Hughes at hearing, Washington, August 06, 1947

Date

1947-08-06

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."

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Hugh Shirkey oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01693

Abstract

Oral history interview with Hugh Shirkey conducted by Patricia van Betten on February 04, 2010 for the History of Blue Diamond Village in Nevada Oral History Project. In this interview, Shirkey discusses his personal history and arriving to Blue Diamond, Nevada in 1950. He talks about his employment at the Blue Diamond Mine as an electrician. Shirkey describes what life was like at the village as a single worker, the development of the mining plant, how the plant was managed, and traveling to Las Vegas, Nevada. Lastly, Shirkey recalls moving to Las Vegas and retiring from the mining plant.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Howard Hughes, January 14, 1936

Date

1936-01

Description

Howard Hughes sitting on a bed and putting on his shoe. Description printed on back of photograph: "Howard Hughes at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel j/14/36."

Image

Photograph of Howard Hughes, January 14, 1936

Date

1936-01

Description

Howard Hughes on the telephone, with shaving cream on his face. Description printed on back of photograph: "Howard Hughes at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel j/14/36."

Image

Photograph of Howard Hughes, January 14, 1936

Date

1936-01

Description

Howard Hughes on the telephone, with shaving cream on his face. Description printed on back of photograph: "Howard Hughes at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel j/14/36."

Image

Margaret Ostler Stout-Hall oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02149

Abstract

Oral history interview with Margaret Ostler Stout-Hall conducted by Claytee D. White on August 11, 2014 for the West Charleston Neighborhoods--an Oral History Project of Ward 1. Stout-Hall discusses growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada’s Rancho Circle neighborhood, attending Las Vegas High School, and becoming a Rhythmette. She also talks about working at the El Portal Theatre, dancing at the Wildcat Lair, and working for Harry Reid later in life.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Howard Hughes, circa late 1930s

Date

1935 to 1939

Description

Howard Hughes sitting down with an unidentified man leaning over his shoulder.

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