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Photograph of Howard Hughes and others, circa 1930s
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of a parade for Howard Hughes, New York City, July 15, 1938
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Archival Collection
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Howard Hughes boarding airliner for Washington, D.C., 1938 July 15
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 13
Archival Component
Photograph of Howard Hughes, circa late 1930s
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of Howard Hughes, October 11, 1956
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Archival Collection
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Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection
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Abstract
The Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection depicts the activities of businessman Howard Hughes from 1930 to 1950. The photographs primarily depict aircraft flown by Hughes or designed by the Hughes Aircraft Company, including the XF-11 reconnaissance plane, the HK-1 Hercules (or "Spruce Goose"), and the Hughes H-1 Racer. The photographs also depict celebrations following Hughes's circumnavigation flight in New York City, New York and Chicago, Illinois in 1938. Lastly, the photographs include Hughes testifying in front of the Senate Special Committee to Investigate the National Defense Program in 1947.
Archival Collection
Photograph of a banquet for Howard Hughes, Texas, 1938
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of Howard Hughes at the Hughes Aircraft Company, Culver City, California, 1947
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of a parade for Howard Hughes, Chicago, 1938
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and others with the Hughes XH-17 plane, circa 1952
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Archival Collection
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