A view of Howard Hughes and Grover Whalen at Floyd Bennett Airfield in New York. Description printed on photograph's accompanying sheet of paper: "Howard Hughes leaving Floyd Bennett Airport after completing a round the world flight with four companions. He is leaving with Grover Whalen (Left in picture) 7-14-38. (Press Association)."
Text of "Introduction of Mr. Vassili Sulich at the 1968 National Convention of Dance Masters of America, Inc., New York City" on Dance Masters of America, Inc. letterhead.
Description given with photograph: "Hughes sets new transcontinental transport mark. Floyd Bennet Field, NY--- Howard Hughes, millionaire flier, setting his famous round-the-world transport plane down here, early August 20th, after a record-smashing flight from Los Angeles. Hughes and three companions completed the trip in 10 hours 32 minutes and 20 seconds, shattering the record of 11 hours and five minutes set four years ago by Tommy Tomlinson. The flight was made most of the way in the substratosphere at an average altitude of 17, 000 feet. Credit Line ACME."
This set includes: index sheet, existing site plans, proposed site plans, floor plans, interior elevations, construction details, exterior elevations, framing plans, roof plans, building sections, electrical plans, fixture schedules, redlining, plumbing plans, HVAC plans, reflected ceiling plans and general specifications.
This set includes drawings for Jack Matthews (client) by Lumos and Associates, Inc (engineer).
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Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
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Collection Number: MS-00439 Collection Name: Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings Box/Folder: Roll 388
Los Angeles news segment on Las Vegas performer Bobby Berosini who says he will sue PETA, the animal rights activist group, for releasing a video of him backstage at the Stardust before or after a performance where he is seen hitting the two orangutans used in his act. Berosini responded by saying he has the Humane Society oversee the welfare of his animals. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Stardust Resort and Casino Records
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Collection Number: MS-00515 Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 023