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Aerial photograph of the Ed Von Tobel Lumber Company being constructed, Las Vegas, 1967
Date
1967
Description
This aerial, taken in 1967, shows the Ed Von Tobel Lumber Company under construction at 2655 Maryland parkway. The street at right is Karen Lane intersecting Maryland Parkway. Physical object has an insert containing additional biographical information.
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Photograph of Lyndon Johnson with supporters near car, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1960
Date
1959 to 1961
Description
Lyndon Johnson surrounded by supporters, including Walter Baring, Grant Sawyer, and Howard Cannon seen in the car. Some people hold signs that display Johnson's face with the words "Johnson for Vice President Leadership for the 60's"
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Photograph of Pop Buol with Cadillac, Pahrump (Nev.), July 1955
Date
1955-07
Description
Pop Buol stands next to a Cadillac bearing license plate W7CTK (the Dale Dorothy air pilot broadcasts - See Images 0131 133-141). Inscription with photo reads: "'Pop' Buol (brother of Peter Buol, first mayor of Las Vegas). Pop an assemblyman, got the bill through to entitle "ham" operators to have their call letters on car plates." [Identified by Dorothy Dorothy 11-1-84] Site Name: Lazy 88 Ranch
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Photograph of mill workers, Pioche (Nev.), 1920s-1930s
Date
1920 to 1939
Description
Mill workers at Ely Valley Mill, Pioche. Coal bins on right (now demolished). Coal loaded onto narrow gauge trains to Jackrabbit. Steam engines fired with coal hauled one to transfer station at Pioche depot. Buildings on left still exist. L-R 1. Bill Webb 2. Bob Schulz 3? 4? 5. Charlie Wilson, 6. James Deck 7. Charlie Van Allen 8. Shorty Long 9. Shorty Barnes.
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Photograph of Howard Hughes in cockpit of the second XF-11, April 4, 1947
Date
1947-04-04
Description
Howard Hughes is seen sitting in the cockpit of the second XF-11 prototype, April 4, 1947.
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Photograph of the Hughes Flying Boat, Long Beach, California, June 23, 1947
Date
1947-06-23
Description
Aerial view of the Hughes Flying Boat at Pier E in Long Beach, California in 1947.
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Photograph of Lockheed-14 at Floyd Bennett Airport, Brooklyn, July 10, 1938
Date
1938-07-10
Description
Spectators surround a Lockheed-14 on a runway at Floyd Bennett Airport in Brooklyn. Automobiles and media members are among the crowd.
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Photograph of Northrop Gamma Racer at Newark Airport, New Jersey, January 13, 1936
Date
1936-01-13
Description
Howard Hughes in the cockpit of a Northrop Gamma Racer, surrounded by media and crowds in front of hangar at the Newark Airport.
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Photograph of second XF-11 plane prior to take-off, April 4, 1947
Date
1947-04-04
Description
The second Hughes XF-11 prototype is seen on a runway, prior to take-off. Automobiles and media members are also on the runway.
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Photograph of Welcome home, Howard! billboard, Las Vegas, 1972
Date
1972
Description
Billboard reading Welcome home, Howard!, dedicated to Howard Hughes in 1972, located on Desert Inn Road behind the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Landmark Hotel tower is seen behind the Convention Center dome.
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