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Aerial photograph of the Floyd Bennett Airport, New York, July 14, 1938 |
Aerial view of the crowd greeting Howard Hughes and crew at the Floyd Bennett Airport in New York after completion of the around-the-world flight. |
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52 |
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Photograph of a replica of the Hughes Tool Company hard formation rock bit type R-1,... |
A trophy modeled for display after the Hughes Tool Company hard formation rock bit type R-1. The drill bit was the engineering marvel on which the Hughes fortune was founded. |
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53 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes at the New York World's Fair, 1939-1940 |
Howard Hughes (center) riding on back of car in a parade marking the New York World's Fair, 1939-1940. |
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54 |
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Film transparency of the Landmark Hotel tower in Las Vegas, circa 1966-1970 |
The Landmark Hotel, as seen through a circle in a wall, in the late 1960s. |
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55 |
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Photograph of spectators around the Lockheed 14 at the Floyd Bennett Airport, New York, October... |
Spectators gathered around the Lockheed 14 at Floyd Bennett Airport, New York, to watch Howard Hughes take off, October 1938. |
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56 |
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Film transparency collage of signs from several of Hughes' properties on the Las Vegas Strip,... |
Collage of marquees of Howard Hughes' Las Vegas properties. |
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57 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes seated at banquet table, circa 1930s |
Howard Hughes (center), seated at banquet table. |
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58 |
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Film transparency collage featuring signs from several of Hughes' properties on the Las Vegas Strip,... |
Collage of marquees of Howard Hughes' Las Vegas properties, circa late 1960s. |
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59 |
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Film transparency of the Hughes Tool Company, Houston, Texas, 1917 |
Employees in front of the Hughes Tool Company building in Houston, Texas in 1917. |
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60 |
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Film transparency of Hughes' Landmark property sign, Las Vegas Strip, circa 1966-1970 |
Landmark Hotel electric sign at night. |
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61 |
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Photograph of Alexander Troyanovsky and Howard Hughes at the Moscow Airdrome, Russia, July 2, 1938 |
L-R: Alexander Troyanovsky (Soviet Ambassador to the U.S.) and Howard Hughes at the Moscow Airdrome, Moscow, Russia, July 2, 1938. |
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62 |
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Film transparency of the Hughes Executive Air Terminal, Las Vegas, circa 1960s |
The Hughes Executive Air Terminal in Las Vegas in the 1960s. |
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63 |
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Photograph of the Hughes Flying Boat wing under construction, Culver City, California, June 1, 1945 |
View of construction of one of the wings of the Hughes Flying Boat in a hangar at the Hughes Aircraft Company, June 1, 1945. Scaffolding is seen underneath the wing. |
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64 |
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Film transparency of the Hughes Executive Air Terminal in Las Vegas, circa 1960s |
The Hughes Executive Air Terminal in Las Vegas in the 1960s. |
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65 |
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Film transparency of the Landmark Hotel and the International Hotel, Las Vegas, 1969 |
The Landmark Hotel, with a view of the International Hotel being constructed in the background, 1969. |
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66 |
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Photograph of a portrait and collage painting of Howard Hughes, circa early 1950s |
Black and white photograph of a collage painting of Howard Hughes, 1950s. |
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67 |
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Photograph of the Landmark Hotel tower, Las Vegas, 1966-1970 |
The Landmark Hotel porte cohere and tower in the late 1960s. |
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68 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and assistant in the cockpit of the HK-1 Hercules (Flying Boat),... |
Howard Hughes with assistant in the cockpit of the Flying Boat, circa 1947. |
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69 |
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Photograph of the hull of Hughes Flying Boat, 1946 |
Moving the hull of the Flying Boat from plant to harbor, 1946. |
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70 |
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Photograph of the Hughes Flying Boat wing assembly, Culver City, California, circa 1942-46 |
The Hughes Aircraft HK-1 or "Flying Boat" wing assembly being completed in a hangar in Hughes' factory in Culver City. |
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71 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and others, circa 1930s |
Howard Hughes, wearing a dark suit. |
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72 |
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Aerial photograph of the hull of the Flying Boat being towed to the Los Angeles... |
Hull of the Flying Boat being towed to the harbor, 1946. Over a six day period, the 220-foot hull and the 320-foot wing journeyed 28-miles over land to the harbor for assembly. |
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73 |
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Aerial photograph of the Hughes Aircraft plant, Culver City, California, circa 1960s |
Aerial view of the Hughes Aircraft Culver City plant, 1960's. |
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74 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes at the Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles, March 2, 1938 |
Howard Hughes in an Ambassador Hotel suite, Los Angeles, California, March 2, 1938. |
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75 |
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Film transparency of the Landmark Hotel tower, Las Vegas, circa 1966-1970 |
Landmark Hotel tower, as seen through a circle in a wall, in the late 1960s. |
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76 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes on the flight deck of his Flying Boat, November 1, 1947 |
Howard Hughes on the flight deck of his Flying Boat, Nov. 1, 1947. |
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77 |
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Film transparency of the Landmark Hotel and Las Vegas Convention Center dome, Las Vegas, circa... |
A view of the Landmark Hotel tower and the Las Vegas Convention Center dome in the late 1960s. |
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78 |
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Photograph of the Trans World Airline plane in flight, circa 1946-1956 |
TWA Constellation in flight. |
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79 |
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Aerial photograph of the Hughes Aircraft plant, Tucson, Arizona, 1951 |
Hughes Aircraft plant in Tucson, Arizona, during construction, 1951. |
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80 |
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Film transparency of Hughes' Landmark property in Las Vegas, circa 1966-1970 |
Electric sign over the Landmark Hotel porte cochere at night. |
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81 |
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Photograph of the Landmark tower with golfers in the foreground, Las Vegas, circa late 1960s |
View of the Landmark Hotel tower, with golfers in the foreground, in the late 1960s. |
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82 |
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Film transparency of Hughes' Landmark property, Las Vegas, circa 1966-1970 |
Landmark Hotel electric sign at night, circa late 1960s. |
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83 |
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Photograph of a vintage Buick radio, circa 1940s |
Close-up view of an old Buick radio in the 1940s. |
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84 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes underneath the XF-11 plane, April 3, 1947 |
Howard Hughes stands on a ladder underneath the body of XF-11 plane. |
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85 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes in a film editing lab, circa 1950 |
Howard Hughes sitting in a film editing lab, circa 1950 |
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86 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes examining machinery at the Hughes Tool Company, 1938 |
Howard Hughes (taller man at left) examining machinery in Hughes Tool Company plant, 1938. |
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87 |
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Aerial photograph of the Hughes Flying Boat, Los Angeles Harbor, 1947 |
The "Flying Boat" (HK-1) docked at the Los Angeles Harbor, 1947. |
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88 |
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Photograph of the Flying Boat taking off from the Los Angeles Harbor, 1947 |
The "Flying Boat" taking off in the Los Angeles Harbor, 1947. |
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89 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and others with a XH-17 helicopter, Culver City, California, October 23,... |
Howard Hughes (second from left) standing in front of the experimental helicopter XH-17, Flying Crane in October 1952. From left to right: Rea Hopper, Director of the Aeronautical Division, Hughes Aircraft Company; Howard Hughes; Clyde Jones, Director of Engineering, Hughes... |
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90 |
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Photograph of the Flying Boat in the Los Angeles Harbor, November 2, 1947 |
The Hughes HK-1 or Flying Boat floating in Los Angeles Harbor prior to its first taxi run. A 1940's U.S. Naval ship floats in the background. |
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91 |
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Photograph of the Hughes Flying Boat, Los Angeles Harbor, California, November 2, 1947 |
Hughes Flying Boat hovering over the water of Los Angeles, CA, Nov. 2, 1947. The Los Angeles Harbor is now known as Long Beach Harbor. |
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92 |
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Aerial photograph of the Hughes' Flying Boat in the Los Angeles Harbor, November, 2, 1947 |
The Hughes Aircraft "Flying Boat" floating in Los Angeles Harbor with several other boats and ships. |
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93 |
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Photograph of the Hughes Flying Boat in the Los Angeles Harbor, California, 1947 |
The Hughes Aircraft HK-1 "Flying Boat" floating in Los Angeles Harbor. |
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94 |
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Aerial photograph of the Hughes HK-1 Flying Boat at Terminal Island in the Los Angeles... |
Aerial view of Hughes HK-1, Flying Boat. The plane was designed and built by Howard Hughes; it it shown near completion at its graving dock at Terminal Island in the Los Angeles Harbor. Transcribed from note on back of photo:... |
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95 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes in front of his biplane, Miami, 1934 |
Howard Hughes standing in front of his biplane holding a trophy after winning the 1934 All-American Air Meet in Miami, Florida. |
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96 |
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Aerial photograph of the fuselage of the Hughes Flying Boat being moved to Terminal Island,... |
A section of Howard Hughes' "Spruce Goose" or "Flying Boat" being moved (with a police escort) from the Hughes Aircraft plant in Culver City, California to Terminal Island in the Los Angeles Harbor where the plane was assembled in June... |
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97 |
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Photograph of the interior of the Hughes HK-1 Flying Boat, Los Angeles Harbor, October 31,... |
Men working inside of the HK-1, Hughes Flying Boat on Terminal Island in the Los Angeles Harbor. Transcribed from note on back of photo: "Inside the Boat: Shown in a view looking toward the tail of the Hughes Flying Boat,... |
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98 |
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Photograph of crew member inside the HK-1, Hughes Flying Boat, as it nears completion, Los... |
Possibly Richard Stoddart or Earl Martyn inside of the Hughes Flying Boat, examining its equipment near as it was nearing completion.The Flying Boat was assembled on Terminal Island in the Los Angeles Harbor. |
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99 |
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Photograph of the interior of Hughes' plant, Los Angeles, 1922 |
Interior of Hughes' Los Angeles plant showing the storage or shipping of Hughes simplex drill bits. |
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100 |
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Photograph of HK-1, Hughes Flying Boat, as it returns from its test flight, Los Angeles... |
A front view of HK-1, Hughes Flying Boat, the world's largest plane, which successfully completed its first flight, shown in the photo. The eight 3,000 horsepower engine lifted the craft from the waters of Los Angeles Harbor with Hughes at... |