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New York-New York - Entryway, Las Vegas, Nevada: panoramic photograph

Date

2006

Description

From the Thomas Schiff Panoramic Photographs (PH-00419).

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Geraldine Kirk-Hughes oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03587

Abstract

Oral history interview with Geraldine Kirk-Hughes conducted by Claytee D. White on April 28, 2011 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project.

In this interview, Geraldine Kirk-Hughes discusses her educational background, previous occupations, and her decision to attend law school in Reno, Nevada in 1984. Kirk-Hughes shares details of passing the bar exam in 1988, opening her one-woman law firm shortly thereafter, and her affiliation with the National Bar Association (NBA). She recalls how she met Charles Kellar, various cases she represented, and her experiences with racism both directed at herself and her clients of color.

Archival Collection

New York City Off-track Betting Corporation annual reports, 1982-1983, 1986, 1992-1994, 1997-1998

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Eugene Martin Christiansen Papers
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00561
Collection Name: Eugene Martin Christiansen Papers
Box/Folder: Box 165

Archival Component

Photograph of Howard Hughes, circa late 1930s

Date

1936 to 1939

Description

Howard Hughes and an unidentified man standing before a plane.

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Photograph of Howard Hughes at hearing, Washington, August 08, 1947

Date

1947-08-08

Description

Description given with photo: "Prepared For His Defense, Washington: Howard Hughes took the witness stand Aug. 8 well prepared to defend himself under questioning from members of the Senate War Investigating Subcommittee. The pile of paper contains statements, files, and clippings for use as reference. Credit (ACME) 8/8/47."

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Edward C. Light Schematic Drawings of the Hughes H-4 Hercules "Spruce Goose" Seaplane

Identifier

MS-00920

Abstract

The Edward C. Light Schematic Drawings of the Hughes H-4 Hercules "Spruce Goose" Seaplane consists of blueline print reproductions of sheets created between 1941 and 1950 containing schematic engineering design drawings pertaining to the aircraft's rudder and flight control system assembly and installation. Types of drawings include full body perspective diagrams, structural sections, elevations, and plans.

Archival Collection

Panoramic photograph of Corn Creek, Nevada, 1938

Date

1938

Archival Collection

Description

Picture taken from top of old windmill tower to the west of Corn Creek Ranch, Nevada

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from back of photo: "Picture taken in 1938 from top of old windmill tower to the west of Corn Creek Ranch, Nevada"

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Photograph of Howard Hughes, January 14, 1936

Date

1936-01

Description

Howard Hughes putting on a tie in a hotel room.

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Photograph of Howard Hughes inside an unidentified plane, circa 1937

Date

1936 to 1938

Description

The black and white view of Howard Hughes sitting in an unidentified plane.

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New York Times articles: photographic slide

Date

1961-06-18

Description

From the Sister Klaryta Antoszewska Photograph Collection (PH-00352). From Slides #1550 through 1557. Newspaper title text: “U.S. Warns Soviets It May Drop Curb on Atomic Tests.”.

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