Handwritten description provided on back of image: "Dedication of McCarran Field, March 15, 1941. Selected in 1928 as the airport for the western Air Express on its regular (?) between Los Angeles and Salt Lake City. From the tiny Douglas M-2 flown by the original "Four Hasmen" of WAE (Westcliff Airport Express), Jamie (?) James, Fred Kelly I, Al De Garmes (?) and Maruice Graham (?)." Site Name: McCarran Field (Las Vegas, Nev.)
Description given with photo: "Hughes Writes Notes During Senate Hearing, Washington, D.C. --- With notes and manuscripts scattered at his feet, millionaire plane builder Howard Hughes is shown as he conferred with several of the witnesses who testified in his behalf at the Senate War Investigating Subcommittee hearing today. Credit (ACME Photo) 11/8/47."
Black and white image of the Boulder City Library, then located in the basement of the city's municipal building. Reference books, a card catalog, and a children's display are all visible.
A view of Howard Hughes giving a speech at a banquet dedicated to him located inside of the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California. California Governor Frank Merriam can be seen sitting behind Howard Hughes, sitting second from the left.