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Photograph of Hiram "Tommy" Thurlow and the Lockheed 14, New York, July 9, 1938

Date

1938-07-09

Archival Collection

Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection

Description

The black and white view of Hiram "Tommy" Thurlow and the Lockheed 14 aircraft in New York, New York. Typed on a piece of paper attached to the image: "Readying Hughes' plane for Paris flight. New York City-- Mechanics hastened to put Howard Hughes' Lockheed 14 monoplane in shape for a flight from Floyd Bennett Airport here, to Paris. Motor trouble forced postponement and helpers were working under injunction to have the ship ready for a takeoff "at the earliest possible moment," July 9. Photo shows: Lieut, Thomas A. Thurlow, navigator, calibrating compass on plane. Credit Line (ACME) 7/9/1938."

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Photograph of children gathered by an artesian well near Tule Springs, circa 1938

Date

1938 (year approximate)

Archival Collection

Celia Rivero Grenfell Family Photographs

Description

(left to right) Celia Rivero, Johnny Weber and Alfonso Rivero gathered by a well near Tule Springs with Margarita Rivero and Maria Weber looking on.

Transcribed Notes: 'Attached sheet: Las Vegas Review-Journal, The Nevadan, 'Help Us Write History,' February 7, 1982 -- Source: Celia Munney, 870-0713, 6301 Garwood. Born 1926. l-r: 1. Celia Rivero, 2. Johnny Weber, 3. Alfonso Rivero, cousin, 4. Margarita Rivero, mother. Died 1974, 5. Maria (Chuey) Weber, aunt. Deceased. ca. 1938. Picture taken near Tule Springs. Had restaurant, Frank's Cafe, on First St. near Fremont (pres. parking for California Club). Frank Rivero had 3 restaurants: 1 behind present Mint; 2nd near Home Lumber site; and this one. Frank died in 1948. Had Mexican and American food. Made lunches for Boulder Dam crews. Has pictures and made appointment to see her 2-17-82, 3:30 pm. Elko Rooms next to Frank's Restaurant owned by an aunt you came to LV in 1917.'

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Photograph of Howard Hughes' plane, Los Angeles, August 02, 1938

Date

1938-08-02

Archival Collection

Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection

Description

Typed onto a piece of paper given with the image: "Hughes' Plane Over Los Angeles, Cal. -- The world-girdling plane of Howard Hughes pictured from an American Airlines plane as it flew over Los Angeles as Hughes and four companions on the record-breaking flight arrive at Los Angeles for the ovation accorded them by proud Southern Californians. The Los Angeles City Hall is in the background. Credit Line (ACME) 8/2/38 NY

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Photograph of a banquet for Howard Hughes, Los Angeles, August 1, 1938

Date

1938-08-01

Archival Collection

Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection

Description

Typed onto a piece of paper attached to the image: "Attending a banquet in honor of Howard Hughes were L to R: Mayor Frank Shaw of Los Angeles, Howard Hughes, Will Hays, and Gov. Frank Merriam."

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Photograph of a banquet for Howard Hughes, Los Angeles, August 1, 1938

Date

1938-08-01

Archival Collection

Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection

Description

A view of Howard Hughes (left), California Governor Frank Merriam (center, front), and Will Hays (center, back) at a banquet held for Howard Hughes in the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California.

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Photograph of a banquet for Howard Hughes, Los Angeles, August 1, 1938

Date

1938-08-01

Archival Collection

Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection

Description

A view of Los Angeles Mayor Frank L. Shaw, Howard Hughes, and California Governor Frank Merriam (left to right) dining together at a banquet for Howard Hughes in Los Angeles, California.

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Photograph of a banquet for Howard Hughes, Los Angeles, August 1, 1938

Date

1938-08-01

Archival Collection

Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection

Description

A view of Howard Hughes giving a speech at a banquet dedicated to him located inside of the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California. California Governor Frank Merriam can be seen sitting behind Howard Hughes, sitting second from the left.

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Photograph of Howard Hughes in Washington, D. C., July 21, 1938

Date

1938-07-21

Archival Collection

Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection

Description

Description printed on photograph's accompanying sheet of paper: "Howard Hughes Guest at National Press Club. Washington, D. C. -- Howard Hughes, multi-millionaire round-the-world flyer is pictured as he spoke at the National Press Club here, July 21st, where he and his four companions were guests at a luncheon of the club. Hughes and the members of his crew on the flight visited Washington to personally thank Secretary of State Cordell Hull for his assistance in the clearing of their plane. Credit Line (ACME) 7/21/38."

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Photograph of the Lockheed 14 aircraft in Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 14, 1938

Date

1938-07-14

Archival Collection

Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection

Description

The black and white view of the Lockheed 14 aircraft being prepared for a part of Howard Hughes' Around the World flight. Description printed on photograph's accompanying sheet of paper: "Crowd around Howard Hughes' plane when he landed at Minneapolis to refuel. 7-14-38"

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Photograph of crowds at Floyd Bennett Airfield, New York, July 1938

Date

1938-07-14

Archival Collection

Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection

Description

The black and white view of Howard Hughes and his crew after completing the Around the World flight at Floyd Bennett Airport, New York. Description printed on photograph's accompanying sheet of paper: "A scene at Floyd Bennett Field as Howard Hughes and his crew landed after completing a round the world flight. 7-14-38 (Press Association)"

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