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Photograph of one of Howard Hughes' planes, circa late 1930s

Date

1935 to 1939

Description

The black and white view of an unidentified aircraft that is possibly being hoisted above or lowered to the ground.

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Photograph of one of Howard Hughes' planes, circa late 1930s

Date

1935 to 1939

Description

The black and white view of an unidentified aircraft that is possibly being hoisted above or lowered to the ground.

Image

Photograph of one of Howard Hughes' planes, circa late 1930s

Date

1935 to 1939

Description

The black and white view of an unidentified aircraft that is possibly being hoisted above or lowered to the ground.

Image

Towns and Cities, 1890-1972

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

Materials include photographs of Boulder City, Caliente, Moapa Valley, Panaca, and Pioche, Nevada from 1890-1972.

Archival Collection

Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00214
Collection Name: Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Photograph of the HK-1, Hughes Flying Boat, returning from its historic test flight, November 2, 1947

Date

1947-11-02

Description

Transcribed press release from back of photograph: "Howard Hughes' flying boat, world's largest plane, rides free off Terminal Island in Los Angeles Harbor immediately after its launching yesterday. The plane's vertical stabilizer tip rides about 80 feet above the water as the air giant floats for the first time. With Hughes at the controls, the colossal craft will get first water taxi tests today."

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Film transparency of the Boulder City Auto Court, Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1930-1940

Date

1930 to 1940

Archival Collection

Description

An exterior view of the Boulder City Auto Court main office.

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