Typed onto a piece of paper attached to the image: "New York Acclaims World Fliers, New York City --- Looking up Broadway during the ticker-tape reception accorded Howard Hughes and his four companions in recognition of their Round-The-World record-smashing flight. The dense crowd which lined both sides of the through fare has closed in behind the parade, while further ahead fresh showers of torn paper flutter down on the motorcade. 7(3/4)-15-38. Credit Line (ACME)."

Typed onto a piece of paper attached to the image: "Howard Hughes is welcomed by New York on return from Round the World flight. Grover Whalen is on the left. 7/15/38."

Typed onto a piece of paper attached to the image: "New York Hails Hughes and His Companions, New York City - In the greatest reception since Lindbergh's, Howard Hughes and his four gallant companions paraded up Broadway July 15 almost smothered beneath New York's ticker tape accolade recognizing their record-smashing Round-The-World dash. This picture shows Hughes at City Hall as he paused only long enough for a glass of water. At right is his fellow Texan, Jesse Johes, chairman of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Credit Line (ACME) 7-15-38."

The black and white view of a parade being held in celebration of Howard Hughes' completion of his Around the World flight in New York City, New York.

Typed onto a piece of paper attached to the image: "Howard Hughes arriving at New York City Hall. 7/15/38."

Photographs from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s) (PH-00388-05). Client: Kristene Fisher, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs