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Leon Hughes, son of John R. Hughes, on the Pahrump Ranch, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1938

Description

From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series IV. Pahrump, Nevada -- Subseries IV.A. Hughes Family. John Hughes was then the owner of the ranch.

Image

Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00373

Abstract

The Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection depicts the activities of businessman Howard Hughes from 1930 to 1950. The photographs primarily depict aircraft flown by Hughes or designed by the Hughes Aircraft Company, including the XF-11 reconnaissance plane, the HK-1 Hercules (or "Spruce Goose"), and the Hughes H-1 Racer. The photographs also depict celebrations following Hughes's circumnavigation flight in New York City, New York and Chicago, Illinois in 1938. Lastly, the photographs include Hughes testifying in front of the Senate Special Committee to Investigate the National Defense Program in 1947.

Archival Collection

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
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Collection Number: MS-00626
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Articles on Gaming and Las Vegas, Nevada Topics
Box/Folder: Box 12

Archival Component

New York New York Hotel and Casino

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

UNLV University Libraries Menu Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00436
Collection Name: UNLV University Libraries Menu Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Shauna Hughes oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-02817

Abstract

Oral history interviews with Shauna Hughes conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee D. White on August 31, 2016 and October 11, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. In the first interview, Hughes discusses her early life in New York and later moving to Ohio. She talks about attending John Carroll University, moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1982, and being a founding member of the Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys. Hughes recalls being appointed Henderson City Attorney, the early development of Green Valley, and the rapid growth of that area. Hughes then describes the Pacific Engineering and Production Company of Nevada (PEPCON) explosion in 1988. In the second interview, Hughes discusses her work as Henderson City Attorney. She describes collaborating with elected city officials, the development of the Galleria Mall, and the establishment of Nevada State College (NSC). Lastly, Hughes talks about community support for new infrastructure in Henderson.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Hiram "Tommy" Thurlow and the Lockheed 14, New York, New York, July 9, 1938

Date

1938-07-09

Description

The black and white view of Hiram "Tommy" Thurlow and the Lockheed 14 aircraft in New York, New York. Typed on a piece of a paper attached to the image: "Floyd Bennett Airport, N.Y. Lieut. Hiram ("Tommy") Thurlow, of the Department of Commerce re-checks Howard Hughes' sleek Lockheed L-14 Super Electra before flight to Paris. 7/9/38."

Image

Unknown author. For High Rollers Only, New York Times Magazine, 1976 November 15

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 14

Archival Component

The marquee of the Palace Theater in New York, New York: photographic print

Date

1930 (year approximate) to 1939 (year approximate)

Archival Collection

Description

The marquee of the Palace Theater in New York, New York. Grace Hayes' name is on the marquee. "Henry Deloval Green Photography Merchandise Mart" stamp on back of photo.

Image

New York: New York City, 1998

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Imperial Royal Sovereign Court of the Desert Empire Records
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Collection Number: MS-00556
Collection Name: Imperial Royal Sovereign Court of the Desert Empire Records
Box/Folder: Box 01

Archival Component

New York-New York B-roll, 2003

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

MGM Mirage Corporation Records
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Collection Number: MS-00096
Collection Name: MGM Mirage Corporation Records
Box/Folder: Box 34

Archival Component