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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.
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Boulder City Bulletin: publications, 1994
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Dennis McBride Personal Papers
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01099
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Personal Papers
Box/Folder: Box 24 (Restrictions apply)
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Personal Papers
Box/Folder: Box 24 (Restrictions apply)
Archival Component
Boulder City Bulletin: publications, 1995
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Dennis McBride Personal Papers
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01099
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Personal Papers
Box/Folder: Box 24 (Restrictions apply)
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Personal Papers
Box/Folder: Box 24 (Restrictions apply)
Archival Component
Westside Improvement Association calls on Mayor and City Commissioners, regarding City responsibilities, 1940 February 01
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Requests from Residents and Business Owners to City Officials of Las Vegas, Nevada
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00049
Collection Name: Requests from Residents and Business Owners to City Officials of Las Vegas, Nevada
Box/Folder: Box SH-002
Collection Name: Requests from Residents and Business Owners to City Officials of Las Vegas, Nevada
Box/Folder: Box SH-002
Archival Component
Aerial photograph of Virginia City, Nevada, 1870-1875
Date
1870 to 1875
Archival Collection
Description
A aerial view of Virginia City before the fire of 1875.
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Aerial photograph of Virginia City, Nevada, 1870-1875
Date
1870 to 1875
Archival Collection
Description
A aerial view of Virginia City before the fire of 1875.
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Aerial photograph of Virginia City, Nevada, 1870-1875
Date
1870 to 1875
Archival Collection
Description
A aerial view of Virginia City before the fire of 1875.
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Photograph of pottery, Lost City, circa early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1930
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white photograph of pottery found in Lost City.
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Ryann Juden (City of North Las Vegas, City Manager) oral history interview conducted by Kelliann Beavers: transcript
Date
2022-07-14
Archival Collection
Description
From the Lincy Institute "Perspectives from the COVID-19 Pandemic" Oral History Project (MS-01178) -- Government agency interviews file.
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