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David Rea Collection of Howard Hughes Publicity Photographs
Identifier
PH-00400
Abstract
This collection is comprised of publicity photographs of Howard Hughes and his aircrafts, from approximately the 1940s to the 1950s, that were compiled by David Rea, former pilot for Hughes Aircraft Company. This collection also includes clippings and technical drawings of Hughes aircrafts.
Archival Collection
Photograph of Howard Hughes at hearing, Washington, August 11, 1947
Date
1947-08-11
Archival Collection
Description
Description given with photo: " "Shows Over" -- Return Engagement Promised! Washington, D.C. - In the Senate Caucus room, that a few days ago was packed to the doors, Howard Hughes, sits alone as he pens a statement to the press following the "surprise" postponement of Hughes war plane contract inquiry before the Senate War Investigating Subcommittee today, (Aug. 11). Creditline (ACME) 8/11/47."
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Photograph of Howard Hughes, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes surrounded by officers.
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Hughes Research Laboratories where rock bits were test-drilled in Culver City, California, approximately 1940-1949
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Howard Hughes Professional and Aeronautical Photographs
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00321
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Professional and Aeronautical Photographs
Box/Folder: Folder 10
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Professional and Aeronautical Photographs
Box/Folder: Folder 10
Archival Component
XF-11 plane before its first flight at the Hughes Airport in Culver City, California, 1946 July 03
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Howard Hughes Professional and Aeronautical Photographs
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00321
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Professional and Aeronautical Photographs
Box/Folder: Folder 07
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Professional and Aeronautical Photographs
Box/Folder: Folder 07
Archival Component
Photograph of Howard Hughes checking the Hughes Flying Boat, Terminal Island, Los Angeles Harbor, November 1, 1947
Date
1947-11-01
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes checking the instrument panel of the HK-1 Hughes Flying Boat (400,000 pound, 24,000 horsepower airplane) with his crew before the taxi tests, at Terminal Island in the Los Angeles Harbor.
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New York New York Hotel and Casino: postcards
Date
1997 to 2000
Archival Collection
Description
Postcards of New York New York Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV. (Opened January 3, 1997) (1997-2000)
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Photograph of Howard Hughes' Northrop Gamma Racer, January 1936
Date
1936-01
Archival Collection
Description
A view of the front of Howard Hughes' Northrop Gamma Racer.
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Photograph of Howard Hughes, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Photograph of Howard Hughes standing next to a table with an unidentified man. The two are looking over a sheet of paper Hughes is holding. They are possibly on a film set.
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