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Bob McCaffery Collection on the Save the Hughes Flying Boat Campaign
Identifier
MS-00693
Abstract
The Bob McCaffery Collection on the Save the Hughes Flying Boat Campaign (1980-1983) documents efforts by activists to preserve the plane from destruction and its subsequent acquisition by the Aero Club of Southern California in 1980. The collection contains photographs and newspaper clippings about the Hughes H-4 Hercules flying boat nicknamed the "Spruce Goose" from the 1980s.
Archival Collection
Photograph of Howard Hughes, Glendale, California, circa 1937
Date
1936 to 1938
Archival Collection
Description
The black and white view of Howard Hughes sitting in an unidentified plane surrounded by unnamed people in Glendale, California. Printed on a paper included with the photograph: "Howard Hughes is shown at Glendale, Calif., after a nonstop flight from Chicago. (Press Association) (H.H. 16)."
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T-Shirt Color: Black; Front: Port Authority Police PBA New York New Jersey, 09-11-01, New York City, Twin Towers, American Flag, And Dept. Badge; Back: Port Authority Police PBA New York New Jersey, Never Forget!, (List Of Names), PBA Emblem, approximately 2001-2012
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
New York-New York Hotel and Casino 9-11 Heroes Tribute Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00459
Collection Name: New York-New York Hotel and Casino 9-11 Heroes Tribute Collection
Box/Folder: Box 78
Collection Name: New York-New York Hotel and Casino 9-11 Heroes Tribute Collection
Box/Folder: Box 78
Archival Component
Photograph of Howard Hughes and a woman, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes talking with an unidentified woman.
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and a woman, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes talking with an unidentified woman.
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Photograph of Howard Hughes seated at banquet table, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes (center), seated at banquet table.
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Photograph of Howard Hughes, circa mid to late 1940s
Date
1946 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes standing for a photograph.
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and Thomas A. Slack, Washington, D.C., November 08, 1947
Date
1947-11-08
Archival Collection
Description
Description given with photo: "Howard Hughes conferring with Attn. Thomas Slack."
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