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.
The Henderson Public Library Photograph Collection on Henderson, Nevada (approximately 1940-1988) depicts life and growth in Southern Nevada. The collection documents the growth of Henderson, Nevada through images of Basic Magnesium Incorporated, housing throughout the area, and events. The documentation of Basic Magnesium Incorporated, its activites, personnel, and buildings from 1942 through 1944 is prominent in this collection.
From the Beda and C. Norman Cornwall Photograph Collection (PH-00248). Identified from left to right: J. A. Tiberti, Beda Cornwall, and an unidentified woman at a University Libraries Special Collections Reception at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
From the Beda and C. Norman Cornwall Photograph Collection (PH-00248). Reception held at University Libraries Special Collections at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Identified from left to right: Jack Gardner, an unidentified woman, and Alice Brown.
The Karen and Eric Warren Collection of Folies Bergère Programs (approximately 1890-1950) contain programs from the Folies Bergère cabaret music hall in Paris, France. Materials also include programs from the Folies Bergère revue that was produced for the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada; San Francisco, California; and London, England. The collection features entertainers who performed as part of the Folies Bergère including Josephine Baker in the 1920s.