The Summa Corporation and Nevada series dates from 1955-1976 and is composed almost entirely of reference files of newspaper clippings that contain materials related to Las Vegas and Nevada, hotels and casinos in Las Vegas, Las Vegas in general, and mining operations primarily in Nevada as well as materials about the Summa Corporation operations and Atomic Energy Commission.
Archival Collection
Howard Hughes Public Relations Reference Files
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Collection Number: MS-00380 Collection Name: Howard Hughes Public Relations Reference Files Box/Folder: N/A
From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter, a typed transcription of the same letter, the original envelope with the stamp removed, and a copy of the original letter.
From the Jean Ford Photograph Collection (PH-00295) -- Handwritten on photo sleeve: "L-R: (?); Nevada Governor Paul Laxalt; Col. [Colonel] Tom Miller, Chairman, Nevada Parks Commission. They are standing by a sign giving a brief history of Carson City, Nevada State Capital. (2-27-69)."
From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter, an envelope, a typed transcription of the same letter, and a copy of original letter attached.