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Bassewitz, Hugh L., Dr.

immediate past chair of the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas board; mentioned in oral history interview with Elaine Galatz

Person

Robert K. Roney files, 1950-1991

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

Robert K. Roney (1922-2017) was a leading engineer and Senior Vice President with Hughes Aircraft Company. During his career at Hughes he made major contributions with regard to the development of air-to-air missiles, lunar landing spacecraft and communications satellites. The Robert K. Roney files (1950-1991) contains his author (correspondence) files, and engineering notes, and numerous technical reports, some of which he authored.

Source:

“Dr. Robert K. Roney,” National Academy of Engineering, accessed January 31, 2018,

https://www.nae.edu/MembersSection/MemberDirectory/27589.aspx

Archival Collection

Hughes Electronics Corporation Records
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Collection Number: MS-00485
Collection Name: Hughes Electronics Corporation Records
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Stanley Hyman oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00919

Abstract

Oral history interview with Stanley Hyman conducted by Eleanor G. Doble on March 10, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Hyman discusses population growth in Las Vegas, Nevada and its transition into a metropolitan city. Hyman also discusses the kind of influence that Howard Hughes had in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hyman later discusses the first major convention held at the convention hall in Las Vegas, Nevada and his business in home insurance.

Archival Collection

Multicolor Films, Inc. records, 1926 to 1935

Level of Description

Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

The Multicolor Films, Inc. records (1926-1935) consists of administrative, advertising and publicity, financial, and legal records, as well as blueprints, specifications, and correspondence. Materials include black-and-white photographic prints and negatives, newspaper and magazine clippings, and financial reports detailing Howard Hughes' attempts at developing color prints for his films.

Archival Collection

Howard Hughes Film Production Records
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Collection Number: MS-01036
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Film Production Records
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Map of Boulder Dam area and Las Vegas, Nevada, October 7, 1930

Date

1930-10-07

Description

'F.V. Owen, publisher ... Los Angeles, California. Topography by C.H. Fenner, C.E. Decorations by L.J. Bergère. Gov't. data, H.A. Shamberger, C.E. Copyright, 1930, by F.V. Owen.' At bottom right of map: 'Dated Oct. 7th, 1930.' Relief shown by contours and spot heights. Contour lines are 100 feet. Incudes six hand-colored illustrations showing local points of interest. Includes information on Hoover Dam, and chart of mileages from Las Vegas. Scale [ca. 1:63,360]. 1 inch to 1 mile

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