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Letter from H. H. Larson (Los Angeles) to Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas), August 26, 1938
Date
1938-08-26
Archival Collection
Description
Larson asking Bracken if it was still the policy of the company to not sell water to an institution like the Railroad Pass Casino.
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Postcard of Carson City Public School, Carson City (Nev.),1900-1930
Date
1900 to 1930
Archival Collection
Description
An illustrated postcard of a Carson City public school.
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Photograph of crowds at Floyd Bennett Airfield, New York, July 1938
Date
1938-07-14
Archival Collection
Description
The black and white view of Howard Hughes exiting his Lockheed 14 aircraft after performing the final landing on the Round the World flight at Floyd Bennett Airport, New York. Description printed on photograph's accompanying sheet of paper: "World fliers greeted on arrival. Floyd Bennett Airport--- Minutes after he and his companions set their plane down here, completing a dramatic dash around the world, Howard Hughes, wearing the same battered hat, his face covered by a heavy stubble, stepped from the plane, to be greeted by Mayor La Guardia, in the photo are, left to right: Ed Lund, flight mechanic, Howard Hughes, Thomas Thurlow, navigator; Harry P. M. Connor, navigator, and Mayor La Guardia. Credit Line (ACME) 7/14/38"
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Photograph of Amargosa Cattle Co. store, Beatty (Nev.), 1937-1938
Date
1937 to 1938
Archival Collection
Description
A picture of the Amargosa Cattle Co. Store. "Gen'l Mds'e gasoline oils & feed" is written on the side of the building. Transcribed from the notes attached to the picture,"Used to have P.O. in it across from Hoover Station revert's (?). 1950-60's Reverand Hanks--Amargosa Inn between there and Art Reverts save-way station."
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Photograph of children gathered by an artesian well near Tule Springs, circa 1938
Date
1938 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
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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Members of the Howard Hughes around-the-world flight: Thomas Thurlow, navigator; Richard Stoddart, radio engineer; Ed Lund, mechanic; and H. P. Connor, co-navigator, as they rode in the welcoming parade in New York City, 1938 July 15
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00373
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 10
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 10
Archival Component
Basin-Plateau Aboriginal Sociopolitical Groups by Julian H. Steward, 1938
Level of Description
Item
Archival Collection
Archaeo-Nevada Society Records
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Collection Number: MS-00728
Collection Name: Archaeo-Nevada Society Records
Box/Folder: Box 13
Collection Name: Archaeo-Nevada Society Records
Box/Folder: Box 13
Archival Component
Photograph of the Lockheed 14 aircraft in a hangar in New York, New York, July 9, 1938
Date
1938-07-09
Archival Collection
Description
The black and white view of the Lockheed 14 aircraft in a hangar in New York, New York. Typed on a piece of paper attached to the image: "Readying Hughes' plane for Paris flight-- Mechanics hastened to put Howard Hughes's Lockheed 14 monoplane in shape for a flight from Floyd Bennett Airport herem to Paris. Motor trouble forced postponement and helpers were working under injunction to have the ship ready for a takeoff, July 9, "at the earliest possible moment." Photo shows: Mechanics working on the plane inside the hangar at Floyd Bennett Field. Credit Line (ACME) 7/9/1938."
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