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Photograph of the landing of Howard Hughes' Lockheed 14 aircraft, New York, July 14, 1938

Date

1938-07-14

Description

The black and white, aerial view of Howard Hughes' Lockheed 14 aircraft performing its final landing on the Round the World flight in Floyd Bennett Airport, New York. Typed onto a piece of paper attached to the image: "Flight's End: Floyd Bennett Airport - Howard Hughes' silver monoplane, "World's Fair, 1939," as the skimmed the runway just before landing at 2:37 1/2 p.m., to end a dramatic dash around the world. A minutes later, Hughes and his companions were mobbed by officials. Credit (ACME). 7/14/38."

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Frank Mitrani Photographs

Identifier

PH-00332

Abstract

The Frank Mitrani Photographs depict people and events in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1953 to 2010. The photographs are primarily portraits of Las Vegas businesspeople, including realtors, salespeople, insurance agents, bankers, and executives. The photographs depict several service organizations operating in Southern Nevada, including the Rotary Club of Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Jaycees, the Elks Lodge, and the Assistance League. The photographs also depict hotels and casinos, politicians and political campaigns, news organizations, schools, the Elks Lodge, healthcare professionals, weddings and engagements, and religious events.

Archival Collection

Photograph of construction site, Hoover Dam, circa early 1930s

Date

1931 to 1935

Archival Collection

Description

Black and white image of the main construction site from the downstream side of Hoover (Boulder) Dam.

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Photograph of construction site, Hoover Dam, circa early 1930s

Date

1930 to 1935

Archival Collection

Description

Black and white image of the Hoover (Boulder) Dam construction site from the downstream side.

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Film transparency of Hoover Dam's upstream face, circa late 1930s-1950s

Date

1937 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

An image of Hoover Dam's upstream face. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Film transparency of equipment being lowered into Hoover Dam, May 22, 1933

Date

1933-05-22

Archival Collection

Description

A shot of a box of equipment being lowered into a canyon during Hoover Dam construction.

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Film transparency of downstream construction, Hoover Dam, circa mid 1930s

Date

1933 to 1935

Archival Collection

Description

A view of Hoover Dam's downstream face during construction.

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Photograph of downstream face of Hoover Dam, Colorado River, Black Canyon, circa 1935

Date

1935

Archival Collection

Description

Retouched photo of the recently constructed Hoover (Boulder) Dam and surroundings.

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Photograph of Hoover Dam tower and lines, circa 1935

Date

1935

Archival Collection

Description

Picture of the towers and lines in the desert near Hoover Dam.

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Photographic prints, 1980 June 05

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

CER Corporation Photograph Collection of Henderson, Nevada Aerials
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00275
Collection Name: CER Corporation Photograph Collection of Henderson, Nevada Aerials
Box/Folder: Oversized Box SH-062

Archival Component