Automobile Collection, 1900-1991, and Undated

Summary

Creator:

Ford Motor Company.

Abstract:

Artificial collection of miscellaneous materials related to Michigan automobiles, car companies, trucks, racing, racecars, motorcycles, advertising, etc.

Extent:

3 cubic foot (in 3 boxes, 1 Oversized flat box)

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by C. Wright, K. Bailey, M. Matyn

Background

Scope and Content:

The collection includes miscellaneous materials from vertical files, advertising materials, black and white photographs, catalogs, manuals, newspaper clippings (copies), and other materials documenting car companies, trucks, racing, racecars, motorcycles, and the general history of automobiles.

Acquisition Information:

Acc# 2436, 9041

Arrangement:

Arrangement is alphabetical and chronological.

Subjects

Click on terms below to find any related finding aids on this site.

Subjects:

Maxwell automobile.
Motorcycles.
Sports cars.
Automobiles, racing..
Trucks--Michigan.
Advertising--Automobiles--United States--History--20th century.
Automobiles--History--Michigan.
Automobiles--Catalogs.

Names:

Maxwell Motor Company.
General Motors Corporation.
Ford Motor Company.
Chrysler Corporation--History.
American Motors Company.
Hudson Motor Car Company--History.
Studebaker Corporation.
Detroit Auto Show.