From the UNLV University Libraries Photographs of the Development of the Las Vegas Valley, Nevada (PH-00394). Part of the collection documents the entire 19 mile length of the north/south Eastern Avenue / Civic Center Drive alignment. This photograph was captured in the section of Civic Center Drive between Las Vegas Boulevard and Lake Mead Boulevard.
A view of Grover Whalen, Howard Hughes, and Al Lodwick riding in the back of an automobile during a parade procession. Description printed on photograph's accompanying sheet of paper: "Howard Hughes (center), Grover Whalen (Left) and Albert Lodwick during the New York reception for Hughes after completing his round-the-world flight. 7/15/38."
Description provided with image: "Acting as installing officers for North Las Vegas Women of the Moose ceremonies are (from left, seated) Ellen Lile, Installing Regent; Una Walker, Installing Chaplain. (Standing from left) Marjorie Roach, Presentation Officer; Clara Compton, new Senior Regent; Ruth Hazlett, Installing Guide. (6-15-72)."