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Photograph of Howard Hughes in the cockpit of the XF-11 preparing for his first test flight in Culver City, California July 7, 1947
Date
1947
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes sits in the cockpit of the XF-11, a reconnaissance plane that Hughes built and designed in conjunction with Air Materiel Command engineers. Hughes is preparing for his first test flight in Culver City, California July 7, 1947.
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and W.D. "Jim" Guthrive at Roosevent Field, New York, July 18, 1938
Date
1938-07-18
Archival Collection
Description
Handwritten on the back of the image: "Talking to W.D. "Jim" Guthrive at Roosevelt Field. 7/18/38."
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Photograph of Howard Hughes after completing his Round The World flight, New York, July 15, 1938
Date
1938-07-15
Archival Collection
Description
Text typed onto a piece of paper attached to the image: "Howard Hughes strutting across a New York hotel lobby after completing a Round The World flight. 7-15-38. (Press Association)."
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Photograph of people atop a tower awaiting the arrival of Howard Hughes, New York, July 14, 1938
Date
1938-07-14
Archival Collection
Description
The black and white view of a crowd of people, possibly including reporters and members of the press, standing atop a tower as they wait for the arrival of Howard Hughes in his Lockheed 14 aircraft at Floyd Bennett Airport, New York. This final landing for Hughes marked the end of his Round The World flight.
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and other men, 1938
Date
1938
Archival Collection
Description
A view of Howard Hughes shaking hands with Cordell Hull; several unidentified men are photographed with them.
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Photograph of a parade for Howard Hughes, Texas, 1938
Date
1938
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes talking to an unidentified man during a parade dedicated to Howard Hughes in Texas.
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Photograph of a parade for Howard Hughes, Texas, 1938
Date
1938
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes standing in between two unidentified individuals at a parade dedicated to Howard Hughes in Texas.
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Photograph of a banquet for Howard Hughes, Texas, 1938
Date
1938
Archival Collection
Description
An unidentified man handing Howard Hughes a certificate during a banquet dedicated to Howard Hughes in Texas.
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Photograph of a parade for Howard Hughes, Chicago, 1938
Date
1938
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes sitting in a car and waving at a crowd during a parade held for Hughes.
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Photograph of a parade for Howard Hughes, Chicago, 1938
Date
1938
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes sitting in a car and waving at a crowd during a parade held for Hughes.
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