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Photograph of the exterior of Hughes Research Laboratories, Culver City, California, circa 1940s
Date
1940 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
The exterior of Hughes Research Laboratories where rock bits were test-drilled in Culver City, California in the 1940s. Transcribed from note taped to back of photo: "Rock bits are test-drilled in the laboratory under conditions that duplicate, as far as is possible in the laboratory, those encountered in actual drilling. As a result, rotational speeds, loads, and fluid volume are closely controlled. The rig operator occupies a splash-proof booth above the 'cellar floor.' The instruments on his control panel provide for application and measurement of variable axial loading on the drilling bit up to 100,000 lbs., variable rotational speeds up to 400 rpm, measurement of bit penetration over a total vertical travel of 5 feet at rates up to 180 ft. per hour, and torque. On the panel, also, are several controls for the operation of mud pump and other accessory equipment."
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Photograph of Howard Hughes at hearing, Washington, August 06, 1947
Date
1947-08-06
Archival Collection
Description
Description given with photo: "Before Hughes Began Testimony, Washington: Pictured shortly before he began his testimony before the Senate War Investigating Subcommittee today (Aug. 6), Howard Hughes (right) holds a last-minute consultation with T. A. Slack (left), attorney for the Hughes Tool Co. Credit (ACME) 8/7/47."
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Aerial view of Hughes Helicopters Division of Summa Corporation, Culver City, California, circa late 1950s
Date
1957 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Hughes Helicopters Division of Summa Corporation in Culver City, California.
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Photograph of Howard Hughes at hearing, Washington, August 11, 1947
Date
1947-08-11
Archival Collection
Description
Description given with photo: "Hughes Hearing Postponed, Washington D.C. : - Following close behind a "flying wedge" of capitol guards, Howard Hughes (center, smiling) leaves the the Senate Caucus room after the "surprise" postponement of the Hughes inquiry by the Senate War Investigating Subcommittee today, (Aug. 11). Hughes told reporters he would "welcome" a reopening of the inquiry at anytime. Creditine (ACME) 8/11/47."
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Photograph of Howard Hughes, Los Angeles, August 1, 1938
Date
1938-08-01
Archival Collection
Description
A view of Howard Hughes at a banquet dedicated to him in Los Angeles, California.
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and other men, circa 1938
Date
1938
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes (left) standing with an unidentified man in a building possibly located in Texas.
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and other men, circa 1938
Date
1938
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes (black suit) standing with other unidentified men possibly in Texas.
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Photograph of Howard Hughes at hearing, Washington, August 12, 1947
Date
1947-08-12
Archival Collection
Description
Description given with photo: "Hughes Off For California, Washington: Howard Hughes waves farewell to the large crowd on hand at Washington National Airport Aug. 12 to see him off following the adjournment of the Senate hearing on his plane contracts. Hughes left for California in his own plane. Credit Line (ACME) 8/12/47."
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Photograph of Howard Hughes at hearing, Washington, D.C., November 08, 1947
Date
1947-11-08
Archival Collection
Description
A view of Howard Hughes at the Senate War Investigating Subcommittee hearing in Washington. Written on back: "Howard Hughes."
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Photograph of Howard Hughes out for dinner, circa 1937
Date
1936 to 1938
Archival Collection
Description
The black and white view of Howard Hughes surrounded by unidentified people while he is out to dinner.
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