Original vintage press photograph featuring Conrad N. Hilton, founder and President of Hilton Hotels Corporation, receiving a commemorative scroll during a formal reception connected with TWA (Trans World Airlines).
According to the original caption on the reverse, the presentation was made by representatives of TWA’s international press flight to the United States. The event took place at the historic Palmer House, Chicago.
Also identified in the caption are:
- James de Coquet (Le Figaro, Paris)
- Gordon Gilmore, TWA Director of Public Relations, New York
- James Nolan, TWA European Manager of Public Relations, Paris
A strong mid-century corporate and travel history image combining hospitality, aviation, and international press culture.
Approximate Date:
c.1950s
Dimensions:
25 x 21 cm
Condition:
Visible age wear, corner bends, creasing, and handling marks. Overall well-preserved with clear image and original reverse caption present.

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