Arrangement note: Series III. Internal: Work

Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.B. Other Demonstrations and Strikes

Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.B. Other Demonstrations and Strikes

Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.B. Other Demonstrations and Strikes

Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.B. Other Demonstrations and Strikes

Typed onto a piece of paper attached to the image: "Contemplative smile. Here, Howard Hughes seems in rapt thought during one of the numerous speeches extolling his feat. Probably thinking of the "men who designed and perfected to its present remarkable state of efficiency, the modern American flying machine and equipment." (The quote is from his own official statement to the press.) Credit Lines (ACME) 7/15/38."

Howard Hughes (center) riding on back of car in a parade marking the New York World's Fair, 1939-1940.