An image of Parker Dam on the Colorado River at the California-Arizona border, 155 miles downstream from Hoover Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
Black and white image showing an exterior view of the Manual Training School in Las Vegas. The postcard is made out to Bob Eglington, 347 Penn. Avenue, Los Gatos, CA. It is postmarked October 5th, 1938. The message reads, "Hope you're getting along O.K. We're getting things done gradually. May not be back until Mon. so don't be worried, so much yet to do. Mother." Site Name: Manual Training School (Las Vegas, Nev.)
Typed onto a piece of paper given with the image: "Hughes' Plane Over Los Angeles, Cal. -- The world-girdling plane of Howard Hughes pictured from an American Airlines plane as it flew over Los Angeles as Hughes and four companions on the record-breaking flight arrive at Los Angeles for the ovation accorded them by proud Southern Californians. The Los Angeles City Hall is in the background. Credit Line (ACME) 8/2/38 NY
Typed onto a piece of paper attached to the image: "Faved Flyer Visits Washington - Wash, D.C. - Photo shows the crowd pressing forward for a glimpse of Howard Hughes, well known sportsman flyer, as he arrived at Washington Airport in an American Airliner. Photo Credit ACME. 7-21-38. New York Bureau."
Howard Hughes (second from the right) standing with other unidentified men near his plane in the hangar at the Grand Central Air Terminal in Los Angeles.