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Photograph of the XF-11 prior to its first test flight in Culver City, California July 7, 1947

Date

1947

Description

Transcribed from press release attached to back of photo: "NEW-DESIGN PHOTO PLANE COMPLETED CULVER CITY, Calif., July 7 -- test-flown today for the first time, the new XF-11 was revealed as one of the world's fastest long-range photographic planes. It was designed and built by Howard Hughes in conjunction with the Air Materiel command engineers. Army officials said that it can attain a speed of more than 400 miles per hour and a ceiling of more than 40,000 feet. The plane has a pressurized cabin making it unnecessary for the crew to use oxygen masks. Outstanding features include a full-span flap, unique eight-camera layout and exceptionally fast take-off." Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Howard Hughes sits in the cockpit of the XF-11, a reconnaissance plane that Hughes built and designed in conjunction with Air Materiel Command engineers. Hughes is preparing for his first test flight in Culver City, California July 7, 1947."

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Photograph of crowds surrounding a car, 1938

Date

1938

Description

An image of crowds surrounding an automobile, Howard Hughes is presumably inside the car.

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Photograph of the construction of the Spruce Goose, circa 1946

Date

1945 to 1947

Description

A view of the construction of Howard Hughes' Hercules.

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Photograph of a section of the Flying Boat (with police escort) being moved to Los Angeles Harbor for assembly, June 1946

Date

1946

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 Los Angeles Harbor where the plane was assembled June 1946. Stamped on back of photo: "June 14, 1946; Hughes Aircraft Photo."

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Robert Maheu oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01181

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert Maheu conducted by K. J. Evans on April 19, 1999 for the Las Vegas Review-Journal First 100 Oral History Project. In this interview, Maheu discusses Howard Hughes and attempts by Bill Gay and associates to take Hughes' business. Maheu then discusses his career in the FBI and CIA before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada. Finally, Maheu talks about working for Hughes.

Archival Collection

Park Hotel, New Year's Eve dinner menu, 1881

Date

1881-12-31

Archival Collection

Description

Note: "From R. M. Hughes, Headwaiter" handwritten on back of menu in black ink Restaurant: Park Hotel (Madison, Wis.) Location: Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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Map of Las Vegas Valley, 1968

Date

1968

Description

'This map compiled by General Drafting Service to show purchases in the Las Vegas area by Howard Hughes and others reported to be affiliated with him.' Shows land owned by Howard Hughes and land owned by Hughes Tool Company. Includes locations of casinos on Las Vegas Strip. Original publisher: General Drafting Service. Scale [ca. 1:48,000]. 1 in. to 4,000 feet. Hand-colored.

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Park Hotel, menu, Sunday, August 19, 1883

Date

1883-08-19

Archival Collection

Description

Note: Back of menu signed "R. M. Hughes, Head Waiter." Restaurant: Park Hotel (Madison, Wis.) Location: Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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Photograph of the main section of the Flying Boat being moved to Los Angeles Harbor, June 1946

Date

1946-06

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 Los Angeles Harbor where the plane was assembled in June 1946.

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Photograph of planes on the horizon, March 30, 1936

Date

1936-01

Description

Howard Hughes taking off from Newark for Indianapolis.

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