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Culver City
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File
Archival Collection
UNLV University Libraries Menu Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00436
Collection Name: UNLV University Libraries Menu Collection
Box/Folder: N/A
Collection Name: UNLV University Libraries Menu Collection
Box/Folder: N/A
Archival Component
Foster City
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
UNLV University Libraries Menu Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00436
Collection Name: UNLV University Libraries Menu Collection
Box/Folder: N/A
Collection Name: UNLV University Libraries Menu Collection
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Archival Component
Photograph of Howard Hughes sitting in the cockpit of the XF-11 preparing for his first test flight in Culver City, California July 7, 1947
Date
1947
Archival Collection
Description
Transcribed from press release attached to back of photo: "NEW PHOTO PLANE TEST-FLOWN CULVER CITY, California, July 7 -- Howard Hughes, who designed and built the new FX-11 reconnaissance plane in conjunction with Air Materiel Command engineers, sits in the pilot's bubble-glass canopy preparing for the first test flight. One of the world's fastest long-range photo planes, the XF-11 can attain a speed of more than 400 miles per hour, Army officials said. It is powered by two 3000-horsepower radial engines with eight-bladed contra-rotating propellers. Outstanding features include a full-span flap, unique eight-camera layout, and exceptionally fast take-off." Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Howard Hughes sits in the cockpit of the XF-11, a reconnaissance plane that Hughes built and designed in conjunction with Air Materiel Command engineers. Hughes is preparing for his first test flight in Culver City, California July 7, 1947.
Image
Cities and towns
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
North Las Vegas Library District Collection on Nevada
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Collection Number: MS-00651
Collection Name: North Las Vegas Library District Collection on Nevada
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Collection Name: North Las Vegas Library District Collection on Nevada
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Archival Component
City employees
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
North Las Vegas Library District Collection on Nevada
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Collection Number: MS-00651
Collection Name: North Las Vegas Library District Collection on Nevada
Box/Folder: N/A
Collection Name: North Las Vegas Library District Collection on Nevada
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Archival Component
City government
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Henderson Public Library Photograph Collection on Henderson, Nevada
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Collection Number: PH-00254
Collection Name: Henderson Public Library Photograph Collection on Henderson, Nevada
Box/Folder: N/A
Collection Name: Henderson Public Library Photograph Collection on Henderson, Nevada
Box/Folder: N/A
Archival Component
Silver City
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Bill Willard Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00435
Collection Name: Bill Willard Papers
Box/Folder: Box 33
Collection Name: Bill Willard Papers
Box/Folder: Box 33
Archival Component
Hughes Aircraft HK-1 or Flying Boat wing assembly being completed in a hangar in Hughes's factory in Culver City, California, approximately 1942-1946
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Howard Hughes Professional and Aeronautical Photographs
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Collection Number: PH-00321
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Professional and Aeronautical Photographs
Box/Folder: Folder 05
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Professional and Aeronautical Photographs
Box/Folder: Folder 05
Archival Component
Photograph of Howard Hughes and Col. Moss, New York, July 20, 1938
Date
1938-07-20
Archival Collection
Description
Handwritten on the back of the image: "Col. Moss, Pres-Gen. of U. S. Flag Association, presenting Cross of Honor at World's Fair dinner. 7/20/38."
Image