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Photograph of Howard Hughes sitting 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
Transcribed from press release attached to back of photo: "NEW PHOTO PLANE TEST-FLOWN CULVER CITY, California, July 7 -- Howard Hughes, who designed and built the new FX-11 reconnaissance plane in conjunction with Air Materiel Command engineers, sits in the pilot's bubble-glass canopy preparing for the first test flight. One of the world's fastest long-range photo planes, the XF-11 can attain a speed of more than 400 miles per hour, Army officials said. It is powered by two 3000-horsepower radial engines with eight-bladed contra-rotating propellers. Outstanding features include a full-span flap, unique eight-camera layout, and exceptionally fast take-off." Transcribed from photo sleeve: "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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Housing. City of Las Vegas Open Space Application. Contains correspondence and memos, 1966 August to 1967 July
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Howard Cannon Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00002
Collection Name: Howard Cannon Papers
Box/Folder: Box 15 (90th Session)
Collection Name: Howard Cannon Papers
Box/Folder: Box 15 (90th Session)
Archival Component
Photograph of costumed children for the 4th of July, circa 1930s-1950s
Date
1930 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An image of children dressed up in costumes, possibly for the 4th of July at City Hall in Boulder City, Nevada. Boys dressed reminiscently of America's Founding Fathers are paired with girls in patterned dresses.
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Photograph of Howard Hughes at his parade for Round the World flight, New York City, July 15, 1938
Date
1938-07-15
Archival Collection
Description
Typed onto the back of the image: "New York welcomes Howard Hughes. Howard Hughes and Mayor La Guardia in car. 7/15/38."
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Photograph of costumed children for the 4th of July, circa 1930s-1950s
Date
1930 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An image of children gathered together, possibly for the 4th of July at City Hall in Boulder City, Nevada. Girls donning heart shaped hats stand next to boys sporting decorated cone hats.
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Postcard of patriotic playing cards with calendar of July, July 29 1992
Date
1992-07-29
Archival Collection
Description
A postcard illustrating a patriotic scene with the king of spades, a calendar from July 1992, and a second card with two American flags July 1992.
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Budget Preparation Manual; Fiscal Year July 1, 1980 - June 30, 1981 by City Of Las Vegas - Office of Budget & Management, 1980 July 01 to 1981 June 30
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Clark County Planning Commission Research Library Collection
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Collection Number: MS-01027
Collection Name: Clark County Planning Commission Research Library Collection
Box/Folder: Box 86
Collection Name: Clark County Planning Commission Research Library Collection
Box/Folder: Box 86
Archival Component
Budget Preparation Manual; Fiscal Year July 1, 1982 - June 30, 1983 by City Of Las Vegas - Office of Budget & Management, 1982 July 01 to 1983 June 30
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Clark County Planning Commission Research Library Collection
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Collection Number: MS-01027
Collection Name: Clark County Planning Commission Research Library Collection
Box/Folder: Box 86
Collection Name: Clark County Planning Commission Research Library Collection
Box/Folder: Box 86
Archival Component
