Catalogs of Michigan-based motor truck companies, 1900-1946, undated

Summary

Creator:

Bentley Historical Library (collector)

Abstract:

Collected material on motor trucks, carriages, and wagons produced by Michigan firms primarily between the years 1900 and 1935'

Extent:

1 linear foot

Language:

English

Call Number:

EA 134 M919 C357

Authors:

Finding aid created by Michigan Historical Collections staff

Background

Scope and Content:

The trucks trade catalog collection consists of one box of material on motor trucks, carriages, and wagons produced by Michigan firms primarily between the years 1900 and 1935. It is comprised almost entirely of advertising brochures and trade catalogs with a heavy emphasis on mechanical specifications. the collection is arranged by company name.

Biographical / Historical:

The Bentley Historical Library as a repository of Michigan-based materials has accumulated from different sources a collection of motor truck catalogs. These catalogs are an important source for the study of the development of the truck manufacturing industry in Michigan.

Acquisition Information:

The collection was assembled from a variety of sources.

Accruals:

Periodic additions to the collection are expected.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Subjects

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Subjects:

Trucks -- Catalogs.

Formats:

Trade catalogs -- Connecticut -- Bridgeport.
Trade catalogs -- Illinois -- Chicago.
Trade catalogs -- Michigan -- Dearborn.
Trade catalogs -- Michigan -- Detroit.
Trade catalogs -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids.
Trade catalogs -- Michigan -- Lansing.
Trade catalogs -- Michigan -- Owosso.
Trade catalogs -- Michigan -- Pontiac.
Trade catalogs -- New York (State) -- Geneva.
Trade catalogs -- Pennsylvania -- York.
Trade catalogs -- Wisconsin -- Oshkosh.

Names:

Chevrolet Motor Car Company -- Catalogs.
Chrysler Corporation -- Catalogs.
Dodge Brothers -- Catalogs.
Durant Motors, Inc -- Catalogs.
Electric Truck Company -- Catalogs.
Fargo Motor Corporation -- Catalogs.
Federal Motor Truck Company -- Catalogs.
Ford Motor Company -- Catalogs.
General Motors Corporation -- Catalogs.
General Motors Truck Company -- Catalogs.
Geneva Wagon Company -- Catalogs.
Grabowsky Power Wagon Company -- Catalogs.
Graham Brothers -- Catalogs.
Holson Motor Patents Company -- Catalogs.
Hudson Motor Car Company -- Catalogs.
International Harvester Company -- Catalogs.
J.L. Clark Manufacturing Co -- Catalogs.
Martin-Parry Corporation -- Catalogs.
Metropolitan Body Company -- Catalogs.
Motor Wagon Company -- Catalogs.
Packard Motor Car Company -- Catalogs.
Rapid Motor Vehicle Company -- Catalogs.
Reliance Motor Truck Company -- Catalogs.
Reo Motor Car Company -- Catalogs.