The black and white view of Howard Hughes surrounded by unidentified people at the Chicago Municipal Airport. Printed on a paper included with the photograph: "Millionaire Speed King. Howard Hughes, Multimillionaire movie producer and speed flyer, at the Chicago Municipal Airport preparing for a flight to Los Angeles, Calif., in which he hopes to set a new speed record. Credit Line (ACME) 5/14/36."

Description given with photo: "Hughes' "Hercules" Ready For Tests, Long Beach, Cal. -- An aerial view shows Howard Hughes' giant plywood seaplane "Hercules" ready for taxi tests at Long Beach. The initial flight of the plane, which cost $20,000,000 and will seat 700 persons, will not be attempted until early in 1947. #1 MGS for Credit. ACME. 10/13/46."

President Roosevelt presenting the Harmon Trophy to Howard Hughes in the Oval Office in Washington D.C. From left to right, the men seen standing in the image include: Albert Lodwick; Howard Hughes; James Monroe Johnson, Assistant Secretary of Commerce; Major General Oscar Westover; President Franklin D. Roosevelt; and Arthur B. Cook.

A picture of Julie Weintraub. He was a big gambling figure, popularized gambling "junkets," and helped build the Dunes Hotel into one of the biggest casinos of its time.

Hughes Flying Boat hovering over the water of Los Angeles, CA, Nov. 2, 1947. The Los Angeles Harbor is now known as Long Beach Harbor.

A view of Howard Hughes' Flying Boat being prepared for a test run in Long Beach, California.

The Hughes Aircraft "Flying Boat" floating in Los Angeles Harbor with several other boats and ships.