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Hughes Electronics Corporation Records
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Abstract
The Hughes Electronics Corporation Records (1935-2021) contain the files and publications of the corporate communications department and records donated by Robert K. Roney, a leading engineer at Hughes. These records document the growth of the company in Southern California, from building experimental aircraft for Howard Hughes, to developing and manufacturing radar and guided missile systems for the United States military and NATO forces, to developing and manufacturing communication satellites and space probes for NASA, and becoming the largest manufacturer of communication satellites and provider of satellite TV. The collection contains press releases, executive biographies, executive speeches, annual reports, corporate directories, organizational charts, correspondence files, technical reports and notes, promotional materials, as well as articles and publications detailing the history of the company. The collection also includes audiovisual materials and photographs. The audiovisual series details the history of the company through news footage and documentaries about Howard Hughes, aviation, corporate mergers, interviews with executives and promotional videos.
Archival Collection
Photograph of a crowd awaiting the arrival of Howard Hughes' plane at Floyd Bennett Airport, New York, July 14, 1938
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Archival Collection
Description
Image
North Las Vegas City Hall construction: digital photographs, 2010 October 04
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bill Hughes Photographs
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component
Howard Hughes being interviewed by media before beginning his around-the-world flight attempt, 1938 July 10
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Professional and Aeronautical Photographs
Box/Folder: Folder 06
Archival Component
Howard Hughes, California Governor Frank Merriam, and Los Angeles Mayor Frank L. Shaw in Los Angeles, California, 1938
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 16
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Howard Hughes being escorted through a crowd after delivering an address at the National Press Club, 1938 July 21
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 13
Archival Component
Crowds and the press at a parade for Howard Hughes celebrating his around-the-world trip in Chicago, Illinois, 1938 July 30
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 14
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Crowds and the press at a parade for Howard Hughes celebrating his around-the-world trip in Chicago, Illinois, 1938 July 30
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 14
Archival Component
Crowds and the press at a parade for Howard Hughes celebrating his around-the-world trip in Chicago, Illinois, 1938 July 30
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 14
Archival Component
Grover Whalen, Howard Hughes, and Al Lodwick riding in the back of an automobile during parade procession, 1938 July 15
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 11
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