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Howard Heckethorn oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00827

Abstract

Oral history interview with Howard Heckethorn conducted by Neil Dalmas on March 02, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. This interview offers an overview of early education in Nevada. Mr. Heckethorn also discusses Stewart Ranch, Howard Hughes and the Hughes Site, and the migration of the Mormons to the Las Vegas area.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Howard Hughes, circa 1943

Date

1943

Description

An up-close view of Howard Hughes.

Image

Portrait photograph of young Howard Hughes

Date

1924 to 1946

Description

Portrait photograph of a young Howard Hughes.

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Photograph of Howard Hughes, circa 1920s

Date

1920 to 1929

Description

Portrait of Howard Hughes taken in the Ambassador Hotel in the 1920s.

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Unknown author. Mahue wins suit over a statement by Howard Hughes, New York Times, 1974 July 02

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Articles on Gaming and Las Vegas, Nevada Topics
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00626
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Articles on Gaming and Las Vegas, Nevada Topics
Box/Folder: Box 12

Archival Component

Photograph of Howard Hughes, circa 1938

Date

1938

Description

Howard Hughes standing in front of a plane.

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Jack Howard interview, February 27, 1977: transcript

Date

1977-02-27

Description

From the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas collection OH-00897. On February 27, 1977, collector Michael K. Ericksen interviewed his uncle, schoolteacher, Jack E. Howard, (born June 18th, 1920 in Dewey, Oklahoma) in his home in Overton, Nevada. This interview covers Mr. Howard’s personal experiences and recollections about Southern Nevada. Mr. Howard’s wife, Mrs. Helen Howard, is also present during this interview, which offers a thirty year local overview.

Text

Photograph of Howard R. Stocker, circa 1900s

Date

1900 to 1909

Archival Collection

Description

A portrait of Howard R. Stocker, Oscar Stocker's younger brother. The inscription reads "Howard Stocker died on Sunday January 15, 61 [1961]." Howard Raymond Stocker was born December 19, 1884. He was a graduate of Lehigh University, class of 1906.

Image

Photograph of Howard Hughes, circa 1937

Date

1937

Description

A portrait of Howard Hughes posing in front of two flags.

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Photograph of Howard Hughes, circa 1947

Date

1947

Description

A view of Howard Hughes smiling and sitting at a desk.

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