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Photograph of Howard Hughes's Sikorsky S-43 at Lake Mead, circa 1943
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Photograph of Howard Hughes's Sikorsky S-43 at Lake Mead, circa 1943
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Photograph of Howard Hughes's Sikorsky S-43 at Lake Mead, circa 1943
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Photograph of Hughes Flying Boat fuselage, Terminal Island, California, 1946
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Letter from H. H. Larson (Los Angeles) to Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas), August 26, 1938
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Larson asking Bracken if it was still the policy of the company to not sell water to an institution like the Railroad Pass Casino.
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Photograph of people at Hughes West Terminal, Las Vegas, 1972
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Review of records from United Artists Corporation, correspondence, 1937 November 23 to 1938 April 11
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Collection Name: Howard Hughes Film Production Records
Box/Folder: Box 519 (Restrictions apply)
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United Artists Corporation and Caddo Company settlement agreement, 1938 March 14 to 1939 February 18
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Film Production Records
Box/Folder: Box 520 (Restrictions apply)
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Julie McDonald oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Julie McDonald conducted by Michael Richardson on March 14, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, McDonald describes life in Las Vegas, Nevada after moving there in 1956, as well as the city's layout. McDonald also passionately describes the complexities, perks, and pitfalls she faced while working as a card dealer in various casinos.
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Photograph of children gathered by an artesian well near Tule Springs, circa 1938
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(left to right) Celia Rivero, Johnny Weber and Alfonso Rivero gathered by a well near Tule Springs with Margarita Rivero and Maria Weber looking on.
Transcribed Notes: 'Attached sheet: Las Vegas Review-Journal, The Nevadan, 'Help Us Write History,' February 7, 1982 -- Source: Celia Munney, 870-0713, 6301 Garwood. Born 1926. l-r: 1. Celia Rivero, 2. Johnny Weber, 3. Alfonso Rivero, cousin, 4. Margarita Rivero, mother. Died 1974, 5. Maria (Chuey) Weber, aunt. Deceased. ca. 1938. Picture taken near Tule Springs. Had restaurant, Frank's Cafe, on First St. near Fremont (pres. parking for California Club). Frank Rivero had 3 restaurants: 1 behind present Mint; 2nd near Home Lumber site; and this one. Frank died in 1948. Had Mexican and American food. Made lunches for Boulder Dam crews. Has pictures and made appointment to see her 2-17-82, 3:30 pm. Elko Rooms next to Frank's Restaurant owned by an aunt you came to LV in 1917.'
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