John M. Studebaker letter
Collection — Folder: S1270
Identifier: S1270
Scope and Contents
This typed letter is on Studebaker Brothers Manufacturing Company letterhead with two black and white etchings at the top. The small picture shows the First Studebaker Shop, dated 1850. The larger picture has a caption, thus: "Studebaker Vehicle Works, South Bend, Ind., U.S.A., Largest in the World Covering 101 Acres." The upper left corner lists: J. M. Studebaker, president; George M. Studebaker, vice president; Clement Studebaker, Jr., treasurer; and J. M. Studebaker, Jr., secretary. The nine branch offices are located in: "New York City; Chicago; San Francisco; Kansas City; Portland, Ore.; Seattle; Salt Lake City; Denver; and Dallas, Tex."
The letter is addressed to John C. Shaffer, Pres. Evening Post, Chicago, Illinois, and is dated December 23, 1909. John M. Studebaker expresses his regret that he is not able to attend the testimonial banquet in honor of Mr. Shaffer on December thirtieth. Mr. Studebaker wrote that he sent one thousand invitations to "my friends all over the country and especially to the many old employees of our factory." More than 300 of these people worked for Studebaker from 20 to 45 years.
The letter is addressed to John C. Shaffer, Pres. Evening Post, Chicago, Illinois, and is dated December 23, 1909. John M. Studebaker expresses his regret that he is not able to attend the testimonial banquet in honor of Mr. Shaffer on December thirtieth. Mr. Studebaker wrote that he sent one thousand invitations to "my friends all over the country and especially to the many old employees of our factory." More than 300 of these people worked for Studebaker from 20 to 45 years.
Dates
- 1909
Creator
- Studebaker, John M. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
John M. Studebaker was president of the Studebaker Brothers Manufacturing Company in South Bend, Indiana, in 1909 when this letter was written.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection has one letter.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Carroll Shaffer on 1951/03/22.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing and finding aid completed 2017/4/13 by Nikki Stoddard Schofield.
Creator
- Studebaker, John M. (Person)
- Title
- John M. Studebaker collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
