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Photograph of HK-1, Hughes Flying Boat, as it returns from its test flight, Los Angeles Harbor, November 2, 1947
Date
1947-11-02
Archival Collection
Description
A front view of HK-1, Hughes Flying Boat, the world's largest plane, which successfully completed its first flight, shown in the photo. The eight 3,000 horsepower engine lifted the craft from the waters of Los Angeles Harbor with Hughes at the controls. The huge wings, with a span of 320 feet carried the aircraft for one mile at a 100-mile per hour speed before Hughes put it back on the water.
Image
"Jocelyn Hall Cocktail Waitress / Dancing at Tangerine": 35mm negatives, approximately 1990 to 2009
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Bill Hughes Photographs
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00402
Collection Name: Bill Hughes Photographs
Box/Folder: Box 16
Collection Name: Bill Hughes Photographs
Box/Folder: Box 16
Archival Component
Photograph of neon sign for the Silver Slipper Gambling Hall (Las Vegas), after 1958
Date
1959 to 1963
Archival Collection
Description
Daytime view of the giant silver slipper and neon signs for the Silver Slipper Gambling Hall. Minsky's Burlesque and "the strip fight of the week: Red Lopez vs. Johnny Brooks" is advertised.
Site Name: Silver Slipper
Address: 3100 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Image
Slide of Frank and Estella Beam Hall under construction, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, circa 1982
Date
1981 to 1983
Archival Collection
Description
Frank and Estella Beam Hall under construction, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Image
Slide of Frank and Estella Beam Hall during construction, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, circa 1982
Date
1981 to 1983
Archival Collection
Description
Frank and Estella Beam Hall during construction, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Image
Slide of Frank and Estella Beam Hall under construction, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, circa 1982
Date
1981 to 1983
Archival Collection
Description
Frank and Estella Beam Hall under construction, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Image
Aerial photograph of Civic Center Drive and North Las Vegas City Hall, May 23, 1970
Date
1905-05-23
Archival Collection
Description
An aerial view of the North Las Vegas City Hall and Civic Center Drive.
Image
Galane, Morton, Howard Hughes in plane, 1971 July 28
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Frank Mitrani Photographs
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00332
Collection Name: Frank Mitrani Photographs
Box/Folder: Box 15
Collection Name: Frank Mitrani Photographs
Box/Folder: Box 15
Archival Component
Hughes Aviation Services airport restaurant, 1974 October 29
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Frank Mitrani Photographs
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00332
Collection Name: Frank Mitrani Photographs
Box/Folder: Box 15
Collection Name: Frank Mitrani Photographs
Box/Folder: Box 15
Archival Component
