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Photograph of Howard Hughes, 1936

Date

1936-01

Description

Howard Hughes sitting at a dining table.

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Dedication of the Gold Star Mothers War Memorial in City Hall Park in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1952

Description

From the Nita Londo Rieger Photograph Collection (PH-00315).

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Howard Hughes Professional and Aeronautical Photographs

Identifier

PH-00321

Abstract

The Howard Hughes Professional and Aeronautical Photographs contain black-and-white photographs of businessman and entrepreneur Howard Hughes and his companies from 1916 to 1997. The photographs primarily depict Hughes alongside his aircraft, including the XF-11 prototype reconnaissance plane and the HK-1 Hercules, better known as the "Spruce Goose" or "Flying Boat." The photographs also cover the companies owned by Hughes, including Hughes Tool Company, Hughes Aircraft Company, Hughes Electronics Corporation, and RKO Pictures.

Archival Collection

Showboat Hotel and Casino (Atlantic City), finish schedule, fourth floor, April 15, 1985

Date

1985-04-15

Description

Plans for the construction of the Showboat Hotel Casino in Atlantic City from 1985. John A. Martin, structural engineer; Albert A. Hellman, mechanical engineer; Norman A. Cohen, electrical engineer.
Site Name: Showboat Hotel and Casino (Atlantic City)
Address: 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ

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Howard Cannon oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00332

Abstract

Oral history interview with Howard Cannon conducted by K.J. Evans on September 28, 1998 for the Las Vegas Review-Journal First 100 Oral History Project. Cannon discusses his political involvement and working for the Las Vegas City Attorney’s Office. He then talks about his service in the Air National Guard during World War II and creating Nellis Air Force Base. Cannon also mentions his interactions with presidents, his thoughts on the Vietnam War, his support for civil rights, and his stance as a lawmaker.

Archival Collection

City of North Las Vegas Oath of Office Ceremony, 1973 January 15

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

North Las Vegas Library Photograph Collection on North Las Vegas, Nevada
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00277
Collection Name: North Las Vegas Library Photograph Collection on North Las Vegas, Nevada
Box/Folder: Folder 10

Archival Component

City of Las Vegas 5th Annual Town Hall Meeting by Briare, Bill (Mayor), 1982 April 12

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Clark County Planning Commission Research Library Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01027
Collection Name: Clark County Planning Commission Research Library Collection
Box/Folder: Box 88

Archival Component

Frontier Music Hall, menu

Date

1950 (year approximate) to 1980 (year approximate)

Description

Menu insert: Wine lists Restaurant: Frontier Hotel and Casino Music Hall Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Text

Tel Aviv city hall lights up in red, white and blue in solidarity with US | The Times of Israel: archived website, 2017

Level of Description

Other Level

Archival Collection

Web Archive on the October 1, 2017 Shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00866
Collection Name: Web Archive on the October 1, 2017 Shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Howard Cannon with a Cub Scout troop: photographic print

Date

1950 (year approximate) to 1983 (year approximate)

Description

From the Howard Cannon Photograph Collection (PH-00192)

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