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Photograph of the HK-1, Hughes Flying Boat, returning from its historic test flight, November 2, 1947

Date

1947-11-02

Description

Transcribed press release from back of photograph: "Howard Hughes' flying boat, world's largest plane, rides free off Terminal Island in Los Angeles Harbor immediately after its launching yesterday. The plane's vertical stabilizer tip rides about 80 feet above the water as the air giant floats for the first time. With Hughes at the controls, the colossal craft will get first water taxi tests today."

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Photograph of Special Collections department, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, circa 1981

Date

1981

Description

The interior view of the Special Collections Department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). From left to right: Anna Dean Kepper, curator, and Sam, a student worker.

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Photograph of UNLV Special Collections, July 29, 1987

Date

1987-07-29

Description

L-R: Harold Erickson, Director of Library Development; Mary Low Williams, sister of the late Nanelia Doughty; Norton Williams. The occasion is donation of papers of the late Nan Doughty to UNLV Special Collections.

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Photograph of individuals at Special Collections, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, May 1975

Date

1975-05

Description

From left to right: Elton Garrett, Hal Erickson, Virginia Fenton, Connie Degerness, and Dr. Robert Davenport in the Special Collections Department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). They are examining the Manis Collection of photographs.

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Photograph of Special Collections Department, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, October 10, 1981

Date

1981-10-10

Description

Special Collections Departmnent at UNLV James Dickinson Library. Grand opening of new wing, with Harold Stocker (left) and U.S. Senator Howard Cannon.

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Photograph of Harold Stocker in Special Collections, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, October 10, 1981

Date

1981-10-10

Description

Harold Stocker (in wheelchair) at the grand opening of the Special Collections Department of the James Dickinson Library.

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Photograph of Helen J. Stewart with her basket collection, circa 1910s

Date

1910 to 1918

Archival Collection

Description

Helen J. Stewart with her basket collection probably in Las Vegas.

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Photograph of Helen J. Stewart with her basket collection, circa 1910s

Date

1910 to 1918

Archival Collection

Description

Helen J. Stewart with her basket collection probably in Las Vegas.

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